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Asbestos toxicity
  • Published Date:
    August 18, 2010
Filetype[PDF-1.02 MB]


Details:
  • Personal Authors:
    Tucker, Pamela G.
  • Corporate Authors:
    United States, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
  • Series:
    Case studies in environmental medicine
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    How to use this course -- Initial check -- What is asbestos? -- Where is asbestos found? -- How are people exposed to asbestos? -- What are the U.S. standards for asbestos levels? -- What is the biologic fate of asbestos? -- How does asbestos induce pathogenic changes? -- What respiratory conditions are associated with asbestos? -- What other health conditions are associated with asbestos? -- How should patients exposed to asbestos be evaluated? -- What tests can assist with the diagnosis of asbestos toxicity? -- How should patients exposed to asbestos be managed and treated? -- What instructions should be given to patients? -- Where can i find more information? -- Posttest instructions -- Literature cited

    "Course: WB 1093."

    "Original date: August 18, 2010."

    "Expiration date: August 18 19, 2012."

    "ATSDR Authors: Pamela Tucker, MD."

    Literature cited: p. 71-73.

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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