Table 5 Identified risks.
From: A fuzzy based hybrid approach for risk assessment of anesthesiologists using OPA and EDAS methods
Risk code | Risk description |
|---|---|
R1 | Loss of concentration and ineffective communication due to noise pollution |
R2 | Exposure to ionizing radiation (in areas where fluoroscopy is used, from procedures like X-rays and interventional radiology) |
R3 | Laser hazards: risks of eye damage or burns to operators and bystanders from surgical lasers |
R4 | Exposure to static magnetic fields and time-varying magnetic fields (from MRI machines, which can cause transient vertigo, nausea, and dizziness) |
R5 | Eye strain related to monitor glare, reflections from stainless steel trays and trolleys, and non-standard lighting |
R6 | Potential health effects of chronic exposure to waste anesthetic gases |
R7 | Exposure to surgical smoke containing potentially harmful volatile organic compounds and particulates |
R8 | Exposure to disinfectants, antiseptic agents, and other chemicals used in the operating room environment |
R9 | High risk of inflammation (halogenated anesthetics can produce reactive metabolites and reactive oxygen species) |
R10 | Transmission of infectious and contagious diseases such as tuberculosis, SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-1, and H1N1 through the air |
R11 | Burns from hot sterilized equipment |
R12 | Discomfort, depression, and mental health issues after exposure to injured and deceased patients |
R13 | Chronic exposure to drugs through skin and mucous membrane contact may lead to bacterial resistance |
R14 | Exposure to latex and other materials commonly used in the operating room that can cause allergic reactions, potentially leading to physical disability. |
R15 | High stress levels due to the nature of the work, exposure to emergencies and critical situations. |
R16 | Burnout syndrome |
R17 | Fear of not performing optimally and making errors during work |
R18 | Long working hours |
R19 | Night shifts |
R20 | Disruption of work-life balance and family relationships due to the demanding nature of the profession. |
R21 | Exposure to blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and other bodily fluids |
R22 | Needlestick injuries |
R23 | Poorly adjusted equipment like the anesthesia machine, operating table, and monitors can lead to anesthesiologists adopting awkward postures |
R24 | Monotony and Repetition |
R25 | Unadjusted height of workstations |
R26 | Problems in metacarpophalangeal joints caused by holding the mask |
R27 | Ignition sources in the operating room environment (electrosurgical equipment, lasers, and other sources) |
R28 | Increased risk of fires when using flammable anesthetic gases like nitrous oxide |
R29 | Fuel sources for fires (surgical drapes, gowns, and other textiles) |
R30 | Flammable alcohol-based skin preparation solutions |
R31 | Collisions with equipment and objects in a confined and congested space |
R32 | Slips and falls in the operating theater |
R33 | The risk of electrical shocks and accidents due to the increased use of electrical appliances and equipment in the operating room raises |
R34 | Electric charges (high and low voltage) due to improper earthing |
R35 | Violence due to emergence delirium and assaults during anesthetic fatalities |
