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A method to determine methylmethacrylate in air
E Darre1, J Gottlieb, P M Nielsen
1Department of Orthopedics, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
|June 1, 1988
Summary
Air monitoring for methylmethacrylate monomer in operating theaters was conducted using a Dräger tube and bellows pump. This simple method provides accurate, real-time safety data for healthcare environments.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Monitoring
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Operating theaters can be exposed to volatile organic compounds.
- Methylmethacrylate monomer (MMA) is used in some medical procedures.
- Assessing MMA air concentrations is crucial for staff safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure airborne MMA concentrations in operating theater environments.
- To evaluate the safety of operating theaters regarding MMA exposure.
- To validate a simple monitoring method against complex techniques.
Main Methods:
- Air sampling in operating theaters using a methylmethacrylate Dräger tube.
- Utilizing a bellows pump for air volume measurement.
- Correlation of Dräger tube results with gas chromatographic measurements.
Main Results:
- The Dräger tube method provides instantly readable values.
- Measured values are correlated with more complex gas chromatographic analyses.
- The study determined air concentrations of MMA in the operating theater.
Conclusions:
- The methylmethacrylate Dräger tube and bellows pump method is effective for assessing operating theater air safety.
- This method offers a practical and reliable alternative for monitoring MMA exposure.
- Real-time monitoring ensures a safer working environment for healthcare professionals.