Sources d'exposition aux phtalates dans une unité de soins néonatals [Phthalate exposure in the neonatal intensive care unit].
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serval:BIB_E49FB5B332FF
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Sources d'exposition aux phtalates dans une unité de soins néonatals [Phthalate exposure in the neonatal intensive care unit].
Journal
Archives de Pédiatrie
ISSN
1769-664X (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0929-693X
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2015
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
22
Number
2
Pages
203-210
Language
french
Notes
Publication types: English Abstract ; Journal Article Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
There are growing concerns on long-term health consequences, notably on fertility rates, of plasticizers such as phthalates. While di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) is currently used in several medical devices, newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit are both more exposed and more vulnerable to DEHP. The objectives of this study were to identify, count, and describe possible sources of DEHP in a neonatal care unit. Our method consisted in the listing and the inspection of the information on packaging, complemented by contact with manufacturers when necessary. According to the results, 6% of all products and 10% of plastic products contained some DEHP; 71% of these involved respiratory support devices. A vast majority of the items showed no information on the content of DEHP. Further research is needed, particularly to determine the effects of such an early exposure and to study and develop safer alternatives.
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