Collodion Clinic and Cohesion Competition by Steve Bild, R. EEG

Presented to ISET November 10, 2012 Steve Bild, R. EEG/EP T.

Collodion Hazards  Flammable  Toxic  Volatile

Precautions  Ventilation: 10-15 room air changes/hour with 

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complete air exhaust Flammable liquid storage cabinet Goggles if wearing contact lenses Keep aseptic eye wash handy Avoid heated areas such as infant isolette Avoid dripping in eyes

Isolettes  DO NOT use in closed

isolette  Avoid heating collodion container  Discuss alternatives with nurse or MD

Collodion and Pregnancy  No definitive answers  Levels of risk aversion

 Alternatives  Ether-free collodion (Ethyl acetate vs diethyl ether)  Paste

Reference

Collodion Fun Fact: Used in early photography

Collodion Fun Fact: Used in theatrical makeup

Collodion Fun Fact Used to clean optics such as telescope mirrors

Collodion Fun Fact: Used by Alfred Nobel to make “blasting gelatin” in the production of dynamite