title: Occupational hazards in the OR. A historical perspective.
abstract: The area of research and prevention of occupational health hazards that affect operating room nurses has not been formalized. There are many devices and substances that present actual and potential dangers to OR nurses. Historically, more attention has been paid to the effect of these substances and equipment on the patients than the providers of the treatment. Further research is warranted in this area by OR and occupational health nurses.
authors.affiliation: Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Tex.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Trotti
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: McCarthy
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D000777:Anesthetics; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D004787:Environmental Pollution; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000266:history / Q000517:prevention & control; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000266:history / Q000592:standards*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics; D007509:Irritants