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What Are The Side Effects Of Difluoroethane On Growing Fetus?

Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2014

Question: the contents are add follows, no it will not be happening again and I am seeking help
Dust-Off is a brand of dust cleaner (refrigerant-based propellant cleaner, which is not compressed air and incorrectly called "canned air") containing difluoroethane; it is used to remove particulates and dust from computers and electronic equipment. Dust-Off products are used to remove dust, debris, fingerprints, and smudges from hard to reach areas of keyboards, screens, and other components of electronic equipment. Dust-Off is manufactured by Falcon Safety Products.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be dangerous

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

I would like to know some details to assess the risk involved

What gestation age you are in ?
For how long in hours did you huff the above chemical ?
You mention you passed out, for how long?
Do you have any unusual sensations or symptoms ?

Waiting for your answers

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (16 minutes later)

I am 26 weeks, I passed out for 30 seconds to a minute I'm guessing. baby is moving, no unusual symptoms or sensations. each time it was about three hours. I'm so sorry I know it's horrible and I'm getting treatment. I just need to know what damage I've done at this point. thank you so much for your help.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

There are bad effects of the difluoroethane on growing fetus, the commonest amongst is growth retardation. Can also affect the brain growth but the effect is seen rarely.

Growth retardation is seen in pregnant women who have been exposed to the chemical for longer period of time.

I consider that there is no need for you to worry but necessary to observe the fetal growth in terms of weight over the next coming days till delivery.

Do avoid such huffing anytime in future again.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 minutes later)

you definitely did and thank you so much! it really puts my mind at ease. I will discuss growth with my doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for using this service.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

I guess I have two threads going. I just want to make sure you knew it was approximately 6 times and 6-7 cans each time. I'm getting a slightly different answer from another doctor stating I could have caused brainn damage to the fetusand it's freaking me out.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

As I said there are chances of brain growth being affected but it is rare and I do not consider that would be the concern considering the duration you were exposed to.

Keep hopes, Consult a gynecologist get a Ultrasound scan done also get maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP), Amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein (AFAFP) and amniotic fluid acetylcholinesterase (AFAChE) estimation done. These tests help to rule out your fears.

wish you good health.

regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar