AP - Lec 1 Questions First (Hazards) Flashcards
3 main hazards anest. are presented with
chemical vapors, ionizing radiation, infectious agents
3 additional hazards anest. are faced with
phsychological stress, occupational rx abuse, suicide (wat?)
NIOSH acronym
National institute for occupational safety and health
NIOSH responsibilities
education, research, health standards, publish documentation
OSHA Acronym
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
OSHA Responsibilities
enacting job health standards by investigating violations and enforcing standards
Physical Hazards
Trace anesthetic gases can cause: ^ risk spontaneous abortion, birth defects, decreased fecundability
Physical Hazards 2
lifting heavy weights, >46 hour work weeks, changing work shift
Trace gas cancer risk
1.3-2x increase in females. no risk in males
What is methylmethacrylate?
cement type substance used in hip/knee reconstruction
Methylmethacrylate risks
exposure for factory workers <8 hours. Can cause: respiratory (asthma) cutaneous genitourinary ellergic sensitizer
Halothane (hepatitis) stats
1:35k adults, 1:200k children
What are some chemical hazards?
Methylmethacrylate, halothane, chemotherapy
Chemotherapy protocols
special gown, mask, shoe covering
Radiation situations for exposure (4)
radiographs (angiography), fluoroscopy, radiation therapy, PACU
Proper Precautions (PPE) for radiation hazards
lead aprons & shield, dosimeters, maintaining distance: e=1/d^2
Lazer Hazards
thermal burns, eye injury, electrical hazards, fire & explosion
Lazer Plume Hazards
can contain viral DNA and toxic chemicals: HPV, HIV, HBV
Laser Protection Gear
high-efficiency laser mask
Hazards of long work hours
error attributed to fatigue: 64%, impaired health, emotional problems, performance decline
Infection transmission of agents require (6):
source, stabile pathogen, adequate numbers, infectivity of agent, appropriate vector, portal of entry
Respiratory transmission (2)
Aerosolization: Small particle aerosolize by coughing, sneezing Self innoculation: direct oral, nasal, or conjuctival exposure
Aerosolization risks
influenza, measles, rhinovirus, tuberculosis
self inoculation risks
rhinovirus, respiratory syncital virus
Influenza
orthomyxoviridae
Influenza facts:
Easily transmitted, us 36k deaths, 200k hospitalization morbidity rare in healthy individuals, respiratory isolation, precautions: immunized annually (new strains)
h1n1 spanish flu A
Most common in ages 25-34
Rubeola & Rubella
Paramyxoviridae
Rubeola aka measles transmission
Aerosolization
Rubeola/measles info
highly infective (90% of households), rash & spots, fever and 3 cs
3 c’s
cough, coryza, conjuctivitis
Coryza
cold’ of upper respiratory tract