A literature review of air medical work hazards and pregnancy.
An increased percentage of miscarriages among coworkers at one air medical transport company in 2008 prompted a literature review of selected hazards relevant to the profession of rotor wing air medical flight crew. Because of a lack of known research specific to this population, relevant studies from 1990 to 2008 were chosen to investigate pregnancy risks associated with exposure to vibration, jet fuel, noise, altitude, and fatigue in other occupations. Findings were summarized and recommendations made for future research.
Van Dyke
Patricia
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REACH Air Medical Services. pvandyke@rocketmail.com
D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology*; D017732:Air Ambulances; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012307:Risk Factors; D000078329:Workforce