Ergonomics in IR

Knuttinen, M. Grace; Zurcher, Kenneth S.; Wallace, Alex; Doe, Christopher P.; Naidu, Sailendra; Money, Samuel R.; Rochon, Paul J.

doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2020.11.001

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“…Work-related MSDs can cause pain and physical discomfort during procedures as well as time off work [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Unfortunately, work-related MSDs can also lead to work-related stress syndrome, known as burnout [ 11 , 27 , 28 , 29 ]. Burnout was defined by Davila et al [ 30 ] as “a unique affective multidimensional response to stress, the core components of which are emotional exhaustion, physical fatigue, and cognitive weariness”.…”

Section: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ideally, the screen should be in front of the operator to avoid the combined stress of rotation and extension ( Figure 3 ). The monitor should be placed just below eye level [ 11 , 32 ]. The reason for this is that the neck muscles are relaxed at a downward viewing angle of 10°–15°.…”

Section: Situations Encountered In Interventional Radiology and Existing Solutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In interventional radiology, the integration of ergonomics in the workplace must balance the ergonomic disadvantages of shielding [ 11 ]. Specific recommendations for the angiographic room must now be provided to preserve the well-being of IRs [ 58 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This has led to the search for a reduction in work-related injuries, performance errors, and loss of productivity [ 11 ]. IRs, like any physician who wears protective garments and stands during procedures, are exposed to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which may ultimately lead to work-related stress syndrome [ 8 , 11 ]. Despite increased awareness of the importance of ergonomics, it is currently insufficiently incorporated into everyday IR practices.…”

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Ergonomics in Interventional Radiology: Awareness Is Mandatory

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Ergonomics in interventional radiology has not been thoroughly evaluated. Like any operators, interventional radiologists are exposed to the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The use of lead shielding to radiation exposure and the lack of ergonomic principles developed so far contribute to these disorders, which may potentially affect their livelihoods, quality of life, and productivity. The objectives of this review were to describe the different situations encountered in interventional radiology and to compile the strategies both available to date and in development to improve ergonomics.

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Section: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disordersmentioning

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Section: Situations Encountered In Interventional Radiology and Existing Solutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Future Developmentsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Ergonomics in Interventional Radiology: Awareness Is Mandatory

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“…Interventional radiology (IR) is a procedural specialty that performs minimally invasive operations under image guidance. The occupational risk factors frequently encountered by interventional radiologists are radiation exposure and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) [1][2][3]. While precautionary conventions to reduce radiation exposure are well-established for interventional procedures, there are inadequate ergonomic protocols for WMSD prevention in IR [1][2][4][5][6][7].…”

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Ergonomics and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Characteristics Among Female Interventionists

Barnard¹,

Sheaffer²,

Hampton³

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Interventional radiology is a procedural specialty that performs minimally invasive operations under image guidance. Currently, there are inadequate ergonomic protocols for work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) prevention in interventional radiology (IR), and there is a paucity of information discerning gender differences in WMSDs. This article reviews current literature that addresses WMSDs in female physicians practicing interventional and fluoroscopic procedures, including interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and gastroenterology. We searched PubMed and EBSCOhost databases for ergonomic studies that reported female physician WMSDs in the specialties listed above. After a thorough evaluation for inclusion based on eligibility criteria, 11 studies were included. From this search, there was poor female representation, averaging 25.7% of respondents. Several characteristics identified across the studies were that women were generally shorter, wore smaller glove sizes, and were younger than their male colleagues. Seventy-two percent of female proceduralists reported WMSDs versus 46.6% of their male colleagues. Additionally, women may experience more upper extremity pain than lumbar pain, which men commonly reported. Potential contributing factors to WMSDs are the size and design of procedural tools and the possible predisposition of female physicians to experience upper extremity WMSDs while performing the same operations as men. As more women enter medicine and pursue careers in procedural fields like interventional radiology, it is essential to address these discrepancies and develop ergonomically sound solutions for women.

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The Angiographic Suite: Setup and Ergonomics

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Madigan

2024

Mastering Endovascular Techniques

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Ergonomics in IR

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Ergonomics in Interventional Radiology: Awareness Is Mandatory

Ergonomics in Interventional Radiology: Awareness Is Mandatory

Ergonomics and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Characteristics Among Female Interventionists

The Angiographic Suite: Setup and Ergonomics

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