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Paraldehyde and plastic syringes. 1978

V Fenton-May, and F Lee

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D010242 Paraldehyde A hypnotic and sedative with anticonvulsant effects. However, because of the hazards associated with its administration, its tendency to react with plastic, and the risks associated with its deterioration, it has largely been superseded by other agents. It is still occasionally used to control status epilepticus resistant to conventional treatment. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p608-9)
D010969 Plastics Polymeric materials (usually organic) of large molecular weight which can be shaped by flow. Plastic usually refers to the final product with fillers, plasticizers, pigments, and stabilizers included (versus the resin, the homogeneous polymeric starting material). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Plastic
D013594 Syringes Instruments used for injecting or withdrawing fluids. (Stedman, 25th ed) Hypodermic Syringes,Syringe, Karman,Hypodermic Syringe,Karman Syringe,Syringe,Syringe, Hypodermic,Syringes, Hypodermic

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