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What are the concerns for long term exposure to isoflurane. our scavenging system at work (vet) hasn't been connected correctly for 2+years!

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Dr. Georgia Latham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Isoflurane: vapor isirritating to the respiratory tract, and can cause: cough sore throat dizziness drowsiness headache unconsciousness Isoflurane may cause effects on the central nervous system and cardiovascular system . High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness and/or death.

Answered 3/15/2017

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