Understanding Noise Exposure During Cast Removal: The Effect of Cast Saw Type and Casting Material.

Kenneth A Shaw Casey Mueller Francesco Biolzi Nolan VillaniFrederick O'BrienRobert Burks

Published in: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume (2022)

Occupational noise exposure can be mitigated with the use of fiberglass casting material that is not >5 ply in thickness, with a quiet cast saw for removal. The use of a quiet cast saw substantially decreased noise exposure to patients and staff members over standard orthopaedic cast saws.

Keyphrases

air pollution
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes