Noise Evaluation of Arthroplasty Theaters: Results From the NEAT Study.
J Arthroplasty
; 36(5): 1819-1822, 2021 05.
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AIMS: The aim of this study was to define the levels of noise exposure for the surgeon, assistant, scrub nurse, and anesthetist during total hip and knee arthroplasty surgery. In addition, we sought to determine whether the noise exposure during these procedures reaches or exceeds the action values set out by the U.K. Noise at Work Regulations (2005). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Individual noise exposure during arthroplasty hip and knee surgery was recorded using a personal noise Dosemeter System model 22 (DM22) (Pulsar instruments, Filey, U.K.). Recordings were taken in real-time during five separate theater sessions. Each theater session included two arthroplasty procedures and lasted approximately 4 hrs. Personal noise exposure was expressed in terms of peak sound pressure and an average noise exposure over an 8-hour time-period to reflect the noise experienced by the ear over a working day. RESULTS: In all three sessions involving total hip replacement surgery, the peak sound pressure, for the operating surgeon exceeded the exposure action values set out by the U.K. Noise at Work Regulations. Theater sessions involving total knee replacement surgery did not exceed any exposure action values for LCPeak or LEPd. CONCLUSION: Arthroplasty surgery is a working environment with significant noise exposure. We recommend any surgeon or theater member who is concerned about the noise generated in their theater to have noise levels formally assessed using appropriately positioned recording devices.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla
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Pérdida Auditiva Provocada por Ruido
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
J Arthroplasty
Asunto de la revista:
ORTOPEDIA
Año:
2021
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Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos