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Occupational Hazards in the OR
Author(s) -
Trotti Judith C.,
McCarthy Rosemary T.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)67489-4
Subject(s) - citation , psychology , library science , computer science
The area of research and prevention of occupational health hazards that affect operating room nurses has not been formalized. There are many devices and substances that present actual and potential dangers to OR nurses. Historically, more attention has been paid to the effect of these substances and equipment on the patients than the providers of the treatment. Further research is warranted in this area by OR and occupational health nurses.