Simple and effective method to protect from toxic fumes of methyl methacrylate (bone cement) in operation theatre

Authors

  • Mohan Kumar E. G. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, K.I.M.S. Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Kerala
  • Yathisha Kumar G. M. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, K.I.M.S. Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Kerala http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4357-0105
  • Mohammed Noorudheen Department of Orthopedic Surgery, K.I.M.S. Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Kerala
  • Ajay Kumar Department of Orthopedic Surgery, K.I.M.S. Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20195823

Keywords:

Methyl methacrylate, Toxic effects, Suction method, Bone cement

Abstract

Methyl methacrylate is a monomer of acrylic resin widely used in a variety of medical, dental, and industrial applications. Its extensive use in surgery, particularly for arthroplasties, has often raised concerns regarding potential human toxicity for orthopaedic surgeons, surgical nurses, and other operating-room staff who are occupationally exposed to the compound.

Author Biographies

Mohan Kumar E. G., Department of Orthopedic Surgery, K.I.M.S. Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Kerala

HOD, Department of Orthopedics,KIMS Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna,Kerala

Yathisha Kumar G. M., Department of Orthopedic Surgery, K.I.M.S. Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Kerala

consultant orthopedic surgeon,

department of Orthopedics,KIMS Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna,Kerala

 

Mohammed Noorudheen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, K.I.M.S. Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Kerala

Consultant Orthopedic surgery,

Department of Orthopedics,KIMS Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna,Kerala

Ajay Kumar, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, K.I.M.S. Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Kerala

Consultant Orthopedic surgery,

Department of Orthopedics,KIMS Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna,Kerala

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2019-12-24

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