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The evacuation of anaesthetic gases from the expiratory valve of the breathing system will reduce occupational exposure to anaesthetic gases by more than 90% if a cuffed endotracheal tube is used.
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Carlsson P, Lundqvist B, Hallen B (1983) The effect of local scavenging on occupational exposure to nitrous oxide. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 27: 470–475
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Carlsson, P. (1986). Local Scavenging — A New Method to Reduce Occupational Exposure to Anaesthetic Gases. In: List, W.F., Schalk, H.V., Fitzal, S. (eds) Aktueller Stand der klinischen Anaesthesie. Anaesthesiologie und Intensivmedizin / Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, vol 190. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-71229-6_10
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