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Radiation Protection in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Regional Survey.
Cureus
November 2024
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, GBR.
Introduction Orthopaedic surgery frequently involves the use of intra-operative radiographs, commonly taken with surgeons standing in close proximity to the X-ray machine. Radiation training and appropriate radiation protection minimise the harm that surgeons can face from ionising radiation. This study evaluates the current state of radiation training and protective equipment available to orthopaedic surgeons in the East of England.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCHAID analysis about using biological protection gloves as personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect occupational biohazards.
Work
December 2024
Universidad Internacional de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Article Synopsis
- * It involved 590 workers from 51 companies, examining their risk perception and usage of protective gear, using a detailed questionnaire and various statistical methods for analysis.
- * Results showed five distinct worker profiles based on their glove usage, indicating that having an internal Health and Safety department significantly influences the likelihood of workers using protective gloves.
Feasibility of hand disinfection in paediatric advanced life support (PALS): A simulation study.
Infect Prev Pract
March 2025
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Background: Hand disinfection is often omitted during emergencies because it may delay life-saving treatments. As healthcare-associated infections significantly worsen patient outcomes, the categorical omission of hand disinfection in emergencies should be re-evaluated. Real-world observations on this subject tentatively indicate compliance rates of <10%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSafety Practices and Perceptions Among Laboratory Employees at a Tertiary Care Hospital.
Cureus
November 2024
Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, IND.
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 150 laboratory workers participated, using a questionnaire to assess demographics, safety practices, and perceptions of workplace safety, with statistical analysis performed via Microsoft Excel and SPSS.
- * Results show poor safety habits: 62% of participants do not wash their hands before wearing gloves, and 20% consume food at work; perceptions about workplace disturbances are significantly influenced by factors like age and job responsibilities.
Atypical Inguinal Hernia: Sonography for Fat Herniation Through the Canal Wall Defect.
Cureus
November 2024
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, TUR.
A groin mass can arise from multiple conditions, with common causes including hernias, enlarged lymph nodes, fluid collections, or tumors. An ultrasound, together with a clinical examination, plays a key role in diagnosing groin masses and identifying hidden hernias. A 44-year-old male presented with a painless right inguinal mass that had been continuously present for one month.
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