Acute Exposures
Acute exposure to EtO can occur during a single shift or event. Once removed from the environment, the acute effects will typically resolve over time.
Acute exposures to EtO can occur during a single event.
Acute effects from inhaling EtO vapors include:
- irritation (eyes, skin, nose, throat)
- peculiar taste
- headache
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- difficulty breathing
- drowsiness
- weakness
- exhaustion
- frostbite
- cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin color)
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1-3. Which of the following is an acute effect from inhaling ethylene oxide?
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