OCCUPATIONAL-HEALTH HAZARDS TO THE ULTRASONOGRAPHER AND THEIR POSSIBLE PREVENTION

Authors
MERCER B MARCELLA CP CARNEY DK MCDONALD RW
Citation
B. Mercer et al., OCCUPATIONAL-HEALTH HAZARDS TO THE ULTRASONOGRAPHER AND THEIR POSSIBLE PREVENTION, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 10(4), 1997, pp. 363-366
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiac & Cardiovascular System
Journal title
Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography → ACNP
ISSN journal
08947317
Volume
10
Issue
4
Year of publication
1997
Pages
363 - 366
Database
ISI
SICI code
0894-7317(1997)10:4<363:OHTTUA>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Occupational health hazards in ultrasonography are becoming more preva lent as the field continues grow. Eye strain, musculoskeletal pain or injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injuries, stress, bu rnout, and other hazards have been addressed as concerns in other stud ies and surveys. These topics are discussed, as well as the possible p reventive measures that may be used to maximize and maintain the ultra sonographer's well-being throughout his or her career.