Parkinsonism secondary to ethylene oxide exposure

Occupational exposure to ethylene oxide of hospital staff.

Occupational exposure to ethylene oxide was assessed among the workers remaining in direct contact with ethylene oxide or with ethylene oxide-sterilized instruments in 13 hospitals located in the city of Lódź and its suburbs. Individual dosimetry and stationary sampling methods were employed. The samples collected from the occupational environment were analysed by gas chromatography with mass d...

Persistent asthma after accidental exposure to ethylene oxide.

Parkinsonism secondary to neurosyphilis. A case report.

A case of parkinsonism associated with neurosyphilis, which improved markedly after appropriate treatment, is described. Although neurosyphilis is a rare cause of parkinsonism, it should be considered when parkinsonism appears in the 30-50-year age group, particularly if other anomalous neurological findings are present. Adequate therapy may improve the patient's condition and prevent further p...

Parkinsonism secondary to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Oxidation of Ethylene to Ethylene Oxide by Selenium Modified Silver Catalyst

Oxidation of ethylene to ethylene oxide over silver catalyst and selenium modified catalyst has been studied by continuous flow and pulse techniques over the temperature range of 230-280 °C. The results are discussed in terms of reaction mechanisms proposed by others, rejecting mechanisms which involve peroxide formation. It has been shown that not only selectivity towards ethylene oxide pr...