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Benzene Toxicity
Table of Contents

Course: SS3039
CE Original Date: October 1, 1992
CE Renewal Date: June 1, 2000
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Cover Page Key Concepts Acknowledgments Notes Disclaimer	Clinical Evaluation Introduction History and Physical Examination Signs and Symptoms Laboratory Evaluation Challenge
Goals and Objectives Goals and Objectives Objectives Accreditation	Treatment and Management Introduction Acute Exposure Chronic Exposure Challenge
Case Study Introduction Case Study Pretest	Standards and Regulations Introduction Workplace Environment Challenge
Who is at Risk Introduction Who is at Risk Challenge	Suggested Reading List Reading List
Exposure Pathways Introduction Pathways Challenge	Answers to Pretest and Challenge Questions Introduction Pretest Answers Challenge Answers
Biological Fate Introduction Benzene is absorbed rapidly and extensively after inhalation or ingestion. Benzene is metabolized in the liver and bone marrow. Benzene is excreted via the lungs and urine.	Additional Sources of Information Additional Sources of Information
Physiologic Effects Introduction Hematopoietic System Central Nervous System Effects Hematologic Effects Other Effects