Abstract

PATRICIO VILLANUEVA, Ghino E. et al. Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome in two workers exposed to peracetic acid. Rev Asoc Esp Espec Med Trab [online]. 2016, vol.25, n.2, pp.101-105. ISSN 3020-1160.

Introducción: The Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS) is the result of the inhalation of irritating products in great concentrations, usually at work. Peracetic acid has excellent anti-microbial properties and it is used for bronchoscopes disinfection. Clinical Case: Two workers of the bronchoscopic unit showed accidental exposure to peracetic acid with posterior appearance of respiratory difficulties. Discussion: Due to the antecedent of peracetic acid exposure and the respiratory clinical condition which showed up hours later, the diagnosis is oriented towards RADS. The workers were released from the hospital and assessed by the Department of Prevention, who emitted a suitable with limitations certificate in both cases and established preventive measures. Conclusions: The exposure to peracetic acid and the respiratory clinical condition that derived from said exposure greatly fulfil with the diagnostic criteria to be considered RADS in the work environment.

Keywords : Occupational Exposure; Inhalation Exposure; Peracetic Acid; Occupational Diseases; Reactive airways disease syndrome (RADS).

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