Protective measures adopted by the intraoperative team in occupational exposure to surgical smoke
ocular signs and symptoms
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.97664ptKeywords:
Occupational Risks, Eye Health, Electrosurgery, Signs and Symptoms, PhotophobiaAbstract
Objective: To analyze the association between the intensity of ocular signs and symptoms presented by intraoperative team workers exposed to surgical smoke and the protective measures adopted.
Method: A quantitative, analytical cross-sectional study was conducted between August and September 2021 in operating rooms at an oncology hospital and a university hospital. Three instruments were used: sociodemographic and occupational characterization, a scale to assess the intensity of signs and symptoms related to exposure to surgical smoke, and an assessment of the use of protective measures by workers exposed to surgical smoke. The Chi-square test and Pearson's correlation test were used to analyze the data.
Results: There was a significant association between photophobia and the use of protective eyewear (p=0.04).
Conclusion: The use of protective eyewear showed statistical significance regarding photophobia. However, no significant association was observed between the other protective measures and the intensity of ocular signs and symptoms.
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