| Document ID (ISN) | 22974 |
| CIS number |
75-834 |
| Year |
1974 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Wünsche O., Scheele G. |
| Title |
Radiological screening of compressed air workers to determine skeletal changes resulting from exposure to high pressure |
| Original title |
Röntgen-Reihenuntersuchungen an Druckluftarbeitern zur Feststellung von Skelettveränderungen als Folge der Überdruckexposition [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Forschungsbericht Nr.125, Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Unfallforschung, Martener Strasse 435, 46 Dortmund-Marten, Germany (Fed.Rep.), 1974. 134p. Illus. 294 ref. Price: DM.5.00. |
| Abstract |
Report on radiological screening examinations in 100 compressed air workers and, for comparison, in 10 divers and 65 miners: X-ray technique, differential diagnosis, radiological findings in tunnel and caisson workers, comparative findings in deep-sea divers, control studies in miners. Pathological bone findings were definitely present in 8% of the compressed air workers. These radiological studies and reports in the literature represent unequivocal evidence of specific bone changes with secondary joint deformation. This conclusion has been confirmed by numerous animal experiments. Conclusions for preventive and screening examinations are drawn. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
hyperbaric pressure; osteoarticular deformities; work in pressurized atmosphere |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
caissons; Germany (Federal Republic of); diving; radiography; survey; bibliography; tunnelling |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Hyperbaric pressure
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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