Indoor air quality in healthcare units—a systematic literature review focusing recent research

A Fonseca, I Abreu, MJ Guerreiro, N Barros - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The adequate assessment and management of indoor air quality in healthcare facilities is of
utmost importance for patient safety and occupational health purposes. This study aims to …

[HTML][HTML] The global prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among operating room personnel: a systematic review and meta-analysis

R Tavakkol, E Kavi, S Hassanipour, H Rabiei… - … and Global Health, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Objectives Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most important
occupational problems. However, there has also been no worldwide review and meta …

Associated health risk assessment due to exposure to BTEX compounds in fuel station workers

I Muda, MJ Mohammadi, A Sepahvad… - Reviews on …, 2024 - degruyter.com
Objectives The purpose of this review study was to assess the risk of exposure to BTEX
compounds in gas station workers and operators. Content The main components of BTEX …

MicroRNAs-Based Theranostics against Anesthetic-Induced Neurotoxicity

R Minz, PK Sharma, A Negi, KK Kesari - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Various clinical reports indicate prolonged exposure to general anesthetic-induced
neurotoxicity (in vitro and in vivo). Behavior changes (memory and cognition) are …

[HTML][HTML] Probabilistic health risk assessment of occupational exposure to isoflurane and sevoflurane in the operating room

F Dehghani, M Kamalinia, F Omidi… - … and environmental safety, 2021 - Elsevier
Risk assessment is an important tool in predicting the possible risk to health. It heightens
awareness by estimating the probability of adverse health effects in humans who are …

[HTML][HTML] Exposure to anesthetic gases in the operating rooms and assessment of non-carcinogenic risk among health care workers

F Kiani, S Jorfi, F Soltani, S Ghanbari, R Rezaee… - Toxicology Reports, 2023 - Elsevier
Health care workers employed operating room in hospital and health centers are
unavoidably exposed to inhaling toxic gases, including isoflurane and sevoflurane. Chronic …

Low Back Pain and Its Risk Factors Among Nurses Working in East Bale, Bale, and West Arsi Zone Government Hospitals, Oromia Region, South East Ethiopia, 2021 …

D Ayane, A Takele, Z Feleke, T Mesfin… - Journal of Pain …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Hospital nursing staff are particularly susceptible to low back pain (LBP) a
widespread health issue worldwide. There was little available data on the prevalence of LBP …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment the operating room based on environmental factors and monitoring anesthetic gases in southwest of Iran

F Kiani, S Jorfi, F Soltani, S Ghanbari, R Rezaee… - … and Global Health, 2023 - Elsevier
Background/objectives Occupational exposure of employees to residual anesthetic gases in
the operating room without a proper ventilation system can adversely affect their health. The …

IAQ in CCU units: an experimental and numerical investigation based on the outlet air height (case study: Namazi Hospital, Shiraz)

F Farhadi, M Khakzand, H Altan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a significant concern that affects our health. Recent studies show
how poor IAQ amplifies the effects of airborne viruses, which endanger the health of the …

[PDF][PDF] A Review of the Effect of Outdoor Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons on Bladder Cancer.

M Bayat, P Asban, FK Nasab, M Taherian… - Journal of Health …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Abstract Context: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are pollutants that are among
the most important risk factors for cancer, especially in individuals with underlying diseases …