QUESTIONS

1. Under what regulations does an employer have a duty to assess the risk of exposure to anaesthetic gases to his or her employees and take the appropriate measures to protect their health?
2. In addition to the COSHH Regulations, list other legislation relating to veterinary anaesthesia.
3. What protective clothing must be available to staff working in the theatre?
4. List 10 ways in which theatre anaesthetic pollution may be minimised.
5. What health problems are associated with prolonged exposure to anaesthetic gases?
6. Name a potentially hazardous carrier gas.
7. Why is the recover area likely to prove more hazardous to personnel with regard to anaesthetic pollution than the theatre?
8. In addition to the health risks associated with anaesthetic gases (see Q5), what other hazards may be encountered relating to the subject of veterinary anaesthesia?
9. Describe how self-injection may be avoided.
10. List safety measures taken to avoid accidents involving gas cylinders.