*Corresponding author:
Patricia Monnier, MUHC Reproductive Center, 200-88 de Maisonneuve Blvd East, Montreal, Qc, H2L 4S8Received: June 20, 2018; Published: July 03, 2018
DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.06.001322
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Introduction:Medical devices used in Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) are mostly made of plastic containing plasticizers that can leach out into the blood. We conducted a pilot study to assess exposure to phthalates in PICU.
Methods:Phthalates metabolites levels were measured in urine of critically ill children at admission and Day 4. Plastic medical equipment required for each patient was also recorded.
Results: All sixteen patients had high levels of phthalates metabolites in urine and infants had higher levels than adolescents. Despite plastic exposures, no increase in phthalates metabolites between admission and day 4 was observed.
Conclusion: Children in PICU have a high degree of phthalates exposure
Keywords: Children; Intensive Care; Phthalates; Prospective Study
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