Biomedical subjects

I Florio

Publications and source records attributed to I Florio.

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PubMed1989

[An annual decrement in the spirometric parameters of those employed in producing refractory materials. A longitudinal study].

Results of a longitudinal study on the yearly decline of two pulmonary parameters are reported. All subjects were workers in a refractory material factory and exposed to dust with low silica content. The study brought about an annual measurement of two spirometric parameters (VC and FEV1) during a 13 year period of follow up on 113 subjects. 56% and 57.5% of them showed annual decreases of VC and FEV1 statistically significant. The trend of the two functional parameters over time was studied both in the whole group of workers and in subgroups obtained from occupational exposure levels, smoking habit, age. The most affected volumetric index was the VC. The 3 risk indicators considered (occupational exposure, smoking habit and age) all negatively influence the VC decrease; however, the effect is statistically significant only for smoking habit. The FEV1 changes with reference to the above mentioned risk indicators are less clear. From the whole group a number of 15 losers were selected.

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[Traditional causes of home accidents].

The author reviews the common causes of domestic accidents, falls are examined in particular. The author concludes by indicating various safety measures designed to prevent domestic accidents or at least minimize the consequences.

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[First aid].

Particular safety measures are suggested that a victim alone at home can practice self-applied first aid without provoking further injury. Mild wound injuries necessitate medical advice in order to determine the necessity of a tetanus shot. A physician should also inspect if the bandaging and medication was properly applied. If only one rescurer is available, there are general criteria which indicate that first aid be given in certain cases while other emergency situations necessitate urgent care. Various examples of emergency situations are illustrated which differentiate between life-threatening situation and less critical emergencies. An immediate evaluation of the severity of the victim's condition with corresponding type of treatment can save the victim's life. Drugs and medications should always be kept in a fixed place which is easily accessible to family members and eventually to medical personnel. We include a list of all necessary first aid materials, and their possible substitution in case they are not available. Fundamental regulations regarding gas leak-related accidents are listed. We advise not ringing the doorbell, electric lights should not be used, the windows and doors should be opened wide and the victim should be dragged away as far as possible. General indications are given in order to slow or decrease external bleeding.

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