Neurological and Emotional Sequelae of Exposure to Ethylene Oxide

Abstract

Subjects were 66 traumatic brain-injured (TBI) versus 22 neurotoxic-injured individuals (due to ethylene oxide – ETO). Among significant findings were higher cognitive functioning for the TBI group for FSIQ, VIQ and PIQ; elevated scores on MMPI scales 1, 2, 3 and 8 for both groups, and elevated anxiety scores on the MAACL for the ETO group relative to the TBI group. Results indicate a more severe impact of ETO exposure in the areas of intellectual functioning and anxiety.

Key Words:

• TBI
• Ethylene oxide
• Neurological sequelae
• Human