Hazardous sound levels produced by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · J. Urol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6325978

Lusk, R P; Tyler, R S

Sound emitted from the Dornier system GmbH lithotriptor was found to be of sufficient intensity to warrant concern about noise-induced sensorineural hearing loss. The patients were exposed to impulses of 112 dB. peak sound pressure level. Operating room personnel were exposed to sounds of less intensity, although the number of impulses they were exposed to was much greater, thereby increasing the risk of hearing loss. Hearing protection is recommended for patients and operating room personnel.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City
• OSTI ID: 6325978
• Journal Information: J. Urol.; (United States), Vol. 6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
NOISE
HEALTH HAZARDS
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
MEDICAL PERSONNEL
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
PATIENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS
RISK ASSESSMENT
SENSE ORGANS DISEASES
DISEASES
HAZARDS
PERSONNEL
SAFETY STANDARDS
STANDARDS
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