Open AccessPediatric Otolaryngology
Author(s) -
Seth Cohen,
Jason Powell
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1177/0194599817717251h
Subject(s) - otorhinolaryngology , citation , head and neck , computer science , medicine , world wide web , surgery
(PLA) and a second model made from photoreactive acrylic resin (PAR). The drill was operated as a speed of 80,000 rotations per minute with several burrs for 40 minutes each. Sampling was conducted for airborne concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and total particulate (TP). VOC monitoring was conducted using Assay Technology 521-25 organic vapor badge worn at the surgeon’s neckline. TP monitoring was conducted using a polyvinyl chloride filter housed inside a cassette and coupled with an SKC AirChek 52 personal air-sampling pump. Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with NIOSH Method 500. Results: Results of the VOC sample were less than detection limits except for isopropyl alcohol at 0.24 parts per million for PAR. TP samples were less than the detection limit of 1.4 mg/ m. The results are below all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration Action Levels and permissible exposure limits for all contaminants sampled for. Conclusions: This study supports that the safety of drilling models made from PLA or PAR without the need for additional protective measures.