Description: This study aimed to clarify the extent to which surgeons are trained in operating room hazards and assess the self-reported exposure rate across surgical specialties and academic levels. The authors implemented a cross-sectional electronic 21-item questionnaire, through Qualtrics, to surgical attendings, fellows, and residents from June to August 2019 at Johns Hopkins Hospital and affiliated hospitals. The survey evaluated 13 occupational hazards: bloodborne pathogens, surgical smoke, ergonomics, radiation, sharp injuries, inhalation exposure to methylmethacrylate, cytotoxic drugs, formaldehyde, patient lifting, prolonged standing, surgical hand scrub, surgical noise, and anesthetic gases. Data was analyzed using IBM's Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
Timeframe: 2019
Local Experts: Sheri Slezak

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Occupational exposures in the operating room: Are surgeons well-equipped?
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