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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Occupational Health
  • Acoustics

Background:

  • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) poses a risk to operating theatre personnel.
  • Understanding noise exposure in orthopaedic settings is crucial for worker safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure and analyze noise levels in orthopaedic theatres.
  • To compare these noise levels against UK regulations (The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005).

Main Methods:

  • Noise levels were measured in 40 surgeries using the Decibel X app.
  • Calculations were performed to determine daily noise exposure levels (LEP, d) at the surgeon's ear.
  • Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, ANOVA, t-test, and Pearson correlation.

Main Results:

  • Certain procedures, such as revision total knee replacement, exceeded the lower action value of 80 dBA.
  • Lists of joint replacements (82 dBA) and medium elective procedures (81 dBA) surpassed the 80 dBA limit.
  • Surgical instruments were the primary noise contributors, and room occupancy significantly impacted noise levels (p=0.032).

Conclusions:

  • Baseline noise levels for various orthopaedic procedures have been established.
  • Current noise levels indicate a need for measures to comply with UK regulations.
  • Further research is required to implement hearing protection for staff and assess patient risks.