Ergonomics of bronchoscopy: good advice or a pain in the neck?
| Autor: | Ntiamoah P; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA., Machuzak M; Respiratory Institute, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA., Gildea TR; Respiratory Institute, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA., Mehta AC; Respiratory Institute, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA MEHTAA1@ccf.org. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society [Eur Respir Rev] 2023 Oct 18; Vol. 32 (170). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 18 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.1183/16000617.0139-2023 |
| Abstrakt: | Interventional pulmonologists require a unique set of skills including precise motor abilities and physical endurance, but surprisingly the application of ergonomic principles in the field of bronchoscopy remains limited. This is particularly intriguing when considering the significant impact that poor ergonomics can have on diagnostic aptitude, income potential and overall health. It is therefore imperative to provide comprehensive education to physicians regarding the significance of ergonomics in their work, especially considering the introduction of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. By implementing simple yet effective measures ( e.g. maintaining neutral positions of the wrist, neck and shoulder; adjusting the height of tables and monitors; incorporating scheduled breaks; and engaging in regular exercises), the risk of injuries can be substantially reduced. Moreover, objective tools are readily available to assess ergonomic postures and estimate the likelihood of work-related musculoskeletal injuries. This review aims to evaluate the current literature on the impact of procedure-related musculoskeletal pain on practising pulmonologists and identify modifiable factors for future research. Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: All authors have nothing to disclose. (Copyright ©The authors 2023.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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