| Document ID (ISN) | 42057 |
| CIS number |
84-1062 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health |
| Year |
1983 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Bovenzi M., Fiorito A., Giansante C., Calabrese S., Negro C. |
| Title |
Platelet function and clotting parameters of vibration-exposed foundry workers |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 1983, Vol.9, No.4, p.347-352. Illus. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
22 workers using pneumatic hammers and portable grinders and 20 control workers not exposed to vibration were studied. No differences were found in platelet aggregation indices between the 2 groups, and clotting parameters were normal in all cases. Cold provocation tests showed that vibration-exposed workers had greater vasoconstriction of digital vessels than the control subjects. In the early stages of vasospastic disorders, segmental vibration can induce peripheral vascular hyperactivity without changes in these physiological parameters. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
vibrating tools; foundries; blood coagulation; vibration disease |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
blood-cell anomalies; pneumatic grinders; Raynaud's phenomenon; comparative study; haematological changes; vasoconstriction; cold pressor test; riveting |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Hand and portable tools
Blood diseases
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
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