ArticleArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2024
Noise in operating theatres, is it safe?
Article in Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Occupational hazards in hip and knee adult reconstruction surgery : a systematic review of physical and psychological stressors.Bone & joint open · 2026Pooled it
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- The overlooked burden: associations between high-noise environments and scrub nurse wellbeing and performance.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence of Hearing Symptoms in a Sample of Orthopaedic Surgeons Affiliated With the Colombian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Are We Neglecting a Critical Health Alert? A Cross-Sectional Study.Arthroplasty today · 2025Article
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- Noise Levels and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in the Orthopaedic Operating Room: A Systematic Review.JB & JS open accessReview
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- Effect of Operating Room Noise on Occupational Burnout, Perceived Stress, and Life Satisfaction of Operating Room Nurses.Noise & healthArticle
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
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8 authors.
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Abstract
introductionNoise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a condition caused by repeated exposure to loud noise, with operating theatre personnel potentially at risk. The aims of this study were to establish the typical noise levels in orthopaedic theatres and to compare these to The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe measured the average noise levels in 40 trauma and orthopaedic surgeries in a single centre. We used the Decibel X app to take measurements, then performed corrections to ascertain noise levels at the surgeon's ear (L
resultsThe L
conclusionsWe have established the baseline noise levels in various orthopaedic procedures. Measures should be taken to meet UK regulations. Further research should determine suitable measures for protection from hearing damage for theatre staff and evaluate the risks high noise levels pose to patients.
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