Author: V. Zahov
Title: Auditory-vestibular disturbances after impact of combined occupational noise and vibrations. 3, 2003, ¹ 5, 44-46.
Key Words (author's): Health care management; Noise and vibrations; Audiology; Otoneurology; Occupational disease.
Key Words (MEDLINE): Noise, occupational - adverse-effects; Vibration - adverse effects; Occupational diseases - etiology; Industry - manpower; Risk factors; Diagnostic techniques, otological; Occupational health services - organization and administration.
Topic: Clinical management
Abstract
The combined action of the occupational noise and vibrations is often met in nowadays` industry. The knowledge for the harmful effects from their action upon the auditory and the vestibular analyzers is important for the health care managers, in respect of optimization of the healthcare system, as well as for the achievement of optimal economical and social results. The combined impact of occupational noise and vibrations has significant adverse effects upon the auditory and the vestibular analyzers. Significant deviations from the normal state were found in both audiologic and otoneurologic testing.
Address for correspondence: Dr. Vladimir Zahov, Occupational diseases' clinic; E-mail: [email protected]
