Biomedical subjects

C E Sommargren

Publications and source records attributed to C E Sommargren.

2 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1995

Environmental hazards in the technological age.

The proliferation of technology in critical care has intensified the potential for illness or injury due to physical hazards, which are hazards associated with the transfer of energy from the environment to a person. These are generated most commonly by machines or medical devices. Known and suspected physical hazards, including radiant energy, electricity, and noise are discussed, along with their health implications and effective preventive strategies. Areas for future research are identified.

Humans↗

PubMed1994

Violence as an occupational hazard in the acute care setting.

In this article, the author explores the issue of violence in the inpatient and outpatient hospital setting. Only recently recognized as a significant occupational hazard to nurses, violence can lead not only to physical injury but also to prolonged and debilitating emotional, social, biophysiologic, and cognitive symptoms. The prevalence of the problem is presented, followed by a discussion of contributory factors and the effects violent incidents may have on victims. Strategies for prevention and topics for future research are identified.

Humans↗