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Trends of Industrial Injuries among Long-Term Health Care Workers in Korea (한국 요양보호사 산업재해의 연도별 변화추이)

  • Son, Mia;Jeon, Geo-Song;Bae, Dong-Chul;Son, Byungchang;Kim, Taeun;Yun, Jae-Won
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.156-172
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: To investigate the trends of industrial injuries among long-term health care workers in Korea Methods: T7866 injuries were selected from the total industrial injuries approved by the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act(Occupational Safety and Health Act) among long-term health care workers between 2007 and 2016 in Korea. We analyzied the trends of industrial injuries according to work process, occurrence type, and causes. Results: The industrial injuries among long-term health care workers increased since 2012. The mostly occurred area for industrial injuries were low back areas, which is related that the most serious industrial injuries occurred when the one long-term healthcare worker lift manually the recipient, from bed(ondol, Korean floor heating system) to a wheelchair, bed to bath bed, and wheelchair to bath chair. In addition to this, lack of workforce, increased work intensity due to overwork contributed the increasing of occupational injury. Conclusions: This study suggests that the main causes of industrial injuries were Lack of facilities and equipment for small private long-term care institutions, The physical load that goes into lifting the recipient directly, work intensity such as excessive workload and increased work speed. We suggest that the social publicization of long-term care service for the elderly, avoiding ways to lift recipients directly, introducing lifting machines as well as improving working methods, and reducing the workload of caregivers are required.

Epidemiology and Incidence of Orthopedic Fractures in the Military of the Republic of Korea

  • An, Sung-Jin;Lee, Sang Hyun;Moon, Gi-Ho
    • Journal of Trauma and Injury
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.50-56
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: Fractures are common in the military population, but limited studies have investigated the incidence of fractures among Korean military personnel. Hence, this study aimed to clarify this issue. Methods: Eligible subjects were patients who had sustained a fracture and were registered in the N-DEMIS (the medical records system of participating hospitals) from June 2017 to May 2019. Fractures were categorized according to the fracture site, patients' age, sex, and type of duty. Results: In total, 23,687 patients with 23,981 fractures were included. There were 216 patients with multiple fractures, of whom 156 had fractures at two sites, 42 had fractures at three sites, and 18 had fractures at four sites. Of the 23,687 patients, 23,340 were men and 347 were women. The incidence of fractures in men and women was 12.96 per 1,000 person-years and 0.19 per 1,000 person-years, respectively. In terms of the broad location of fractures, the percentage of fractures was the highest in the hand, followed by the foot and lower leg. When the location of fractures was analyzed more specifically, the percentage of fractures was the highest in the phalanx (thumb and fingers), followed by the ankle and metacarpal bones. Conclusions: Hand, foot, ankle, and wrist fractures were the most commonly encountered fractures in the Korean military population. To prevent the loss of combat power due to non-battle-related injuries, thorough preparation is necessary, including protective equipment and preliminary training for areas with a high frequency of fracture occurrence.

Rhabdomyosarcoma Following Traumatic Injury (외상 후 발생한 횡문근육종)

  • Kwon, Dae Gyu;Park, Sung Jun;Yoon, Young Hoon;Lee, Tong Joo
    • Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
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    • v.55 no.3
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    • pp.271-275
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    • 2020
  • Trauma is frequently implicated in the development of sarcomas, including rhabdomyosarcoma. Rare soft tissue sarcomas have been reported to arise in scar tissue following surgical procedures or thermal or acid burns, at fracture sites, and in the vicinity of plastic or metal implants, usually after a latent period of several years. The authors encountered a case of a rhabdomyosarcoma arising from the forearm crushed by a conveyor belt 11 years ago. Several possible etiological factors for sarcoma development were identified in this patient, including tissue damage and inflammation, as well as the presence of metal implants and the limb's exposure to radiation during multiple imaging tests. After severe soft tissue damage, the occurrence of a sarcoma should be considered and more attention should be paid to the causative factors for sarcoma.

A Comparative Study on the Characteristics of Performance-related Musculoskeletal Symptoms between Orchestra Performers and University Student Performers (관현악단 전문 연주자와 대학생 연주자의 연주 관련 근골격계 증상의 발생 특성에 관한 비교)

  • Hye-won, Shin;Suhn-yeop, Kim
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.21-32
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    • 2022
  • Background: Instrument players are exposed to occupational musculoskeletal symptoms due to constant movement and strain to meet the needs of their audience. This can cause dissonance between the player and the instrument and can cause medical problems in the musculoskeletal system such as pain, tendinitis, muscle spasms, and joint hyperextension from overuse of body parts. Objective: The purpose of this study is to comparatively analyze the characteristics and occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms in professional and student players, and to find out the awareness of the need for health care professionals and special exercise programs for orchestra players. Methods: The subjects were professional orchestral musicians 191 from the three symphony orchestras and music students 209 from the four universities volunteered to participate in this study; 393 subjects (98.25%) completed the questionnaire. symptom prevalence and related factors of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) were surveyed with a self-administered questionnaire. Standardized Nordic Questionnaire was complemented by adding a visual-among scale and used to diagnose PRMD. Results: High prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in both professional musicians (85.30%) and student musicians (82.30%). Professional musicians and student musicians also suffered the highest problem in shoulder and neck complaints. Significant differences were found between groups that recognized of necessity for specialized health professionals, professional organizations, and special programs for musicians. Conclusions: Professional musicians and student musicians, like orchestra players, are already exposed to overuse syndrome. However, student musicians lack awareness of the risk of injury compared to orchestra players. We suggest that an appropriate treatment management program for the prevention and early treatment of musculoskeletal system damage should be provided to performers at an early stage.

Tracheostomy Performed by a Head and Neck Surgeon Under the Supervision of an Intensive Care Unit Specialists in the COVID-19 Era: A Retrospective Analysis (COVID-19 시대에 중환자실 전담의사 감독 하에 두경부 전문의에 의해 시행된 기관절개술에 대한 후향적 분석 연구)

  • Han, Won Ho;Lee, Yun Im;Baek, Sunhwa;Seok, Jungirl
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.97-102
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    • 2022
  • Background and Objectives Tracheostomy is a relatively safe procedure, and the recent emergence of COVID-19 has raised the need to perform tracheostomy immediately in the bed of an intensive care unit (ICU) rather than an operating room. The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of complications related to surgical tracheotomy performed in the ICU by an ENT specialist. Materials and Method From March 2019 to January 2022, a total of 101 patients underwent tracheostomy in the ICU. Demographics and complications were classified according to postoperative period. Results Within 24 hours after the procedure, bleeding events were confirmed in 2 patients (2.0%) with mild bleeding. One case (1.0%) of ventricular fibrillation occurred shortly after the procedure. There were no complications from 24 hours to 1 week after procedure. After one week, 4 patients (4.5%) had a local infection, and 3 patients (3.4%) had a tube obstruction. During all follow-up periods, there were no serious side effects such as death, major vascular injury, pneumothroax. No complications were observed throughout the entire period in 6 COVID-19 patients. Conclusion The number of complications of surgical tracheotomy in the ICU performed by a specialist was lower than in previous studies, and there were no complications that delayed treatment or endangered life. The ENT training hospitals should provide sufficient training opportunities for residents to perform surgical tracheostomy and strive to minimize complications associated with the procedure and pre- and post-operative management under the detailed guidance and supervision of specialists.

Non-Fire Alarm Management and Customized Automatic Guidance System (비화재보 관리 및 맞춤형 자동안내 시스템)

  • Hyo-Seung Lee;Ju-Sang Lee;Woo-Jun Choi
    • The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.355-360
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    • 2023
  • Fire is a disaster that causes irreversible damage to many people due to personal injury and property damage. Various fire detection equipments are installed around us to detect and cope with it quickly. However, due to various problems such as artificial, environmental, and aging, fire detection equipment is activated even though it is not a actual fire, and there are many problems such as delaying the support to the necessary fire scene. In this paper, we analyze the non-fire alarm of the fire detection equipment and propose a system that enables the field staff to check the scene situation through the video as a way to prevent the mobilization due to the misinformation by checking the fire. The purpose of the present invention is to stably cope with a disaster by suggesting a customized automatic guidance system which induces a rapid evacuation by sending an evacuation guidance notification to a range of a fire occurrence neighboring area, and supports a rapid and accurate processing by a rapid dispatch of a firefighter, rather than a wide range of guidance such as an existing emergency disaster guidance letter when it is determined to be an actual fire through the confirmation procedure.

Comparative Analysis of COVID-19 Outbreak and Changes in Neurosurgical Emergency Patients

  • Lee, Min Ho;Jang, Seu-Ryang;Lee, Tae-Kyu
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.65 no.1
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    • pp.130-137
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    • 2022
  • Objective : COVID-19 has spread worldwide since the first case was reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Our institution is a regional trauma and emergency center in the northern Gyeonggi Province. The changing trend of patient care in the emergency room of this hospital likely reflects the overall trend of patients in the area. In the present study, whether changes in the surrounding social environment following the outbreak of COVID-19 changed the incidence of neurosurgical emergency patients and whether differences in practice existed were investigated. Methods : The overall trend was analyzed from January 2020 which is before the outbreak of COVID-19 to September 2020. To remove bias due to seasonal variation, the previous 2 year's records during the same period were reviewed and compared. Confirmed COVID-19 patients in the northern Gyeonggi Province were identified using data released by the government. And patients who came to the emergency department with head trauma and stroke were identified. Results : Based on the present study results, the total number of neurosurgery emergency patients decreased over the study period. In the trauma patient group, the number of patients not involved in traffic accidents significantly decreased compared with patients involved in traffic accidents. Among the stroke cases, the rate of ischemic stroke was lower than hemorrhagic stroke, although a statistically significant difference was not observed. Meanwhile, an increase in the risk of mortality associated with trauma or stroke cases was not observed during the COVID-19 outbreak compared with the same time period in the previous year. Conclusion : Due to the occurrence of COVID-19, non-essential activities have decreased and trauma cases not associated with traffic accidents appeared to decrease. Due to the decrease in overall activity, the number of stroke patients has also decreased. This trend is expected to continue even in the post-COVID-19 era, and accordingly, the results from the present study are relevant especially if the current situation continues.

Risk Factors Associated with Fixation Failure in Intertrochanteric Fracture Treated with Cephalomedullary Nail

  • Hyung-Gon Ryu;Dae Won Shin;Beom Su Han;Sang-Min Kim
    • Hip & pelvis
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.193-199
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: Cephalomedullary (CM) nailing is widely performed in treatment of elderly patients with femoral intertrochanteric fractures. However, in cases of fixation failure, re-operation is usually necessary, thus determining factors that may contribute to fixation failure is important. In this study, we examined factors affecting the occurrence of fixation failure, such as age or fracture stability, after CM nailing in elderly patients. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively using registered data. From April 2011 to December 2018, CM nailing was performed in 378 cases diagnosed with femoral intertrochanteric fractures, and 201 cases were finally registered. Cases involving patients who were bed-ridden before injury, who died from causes unrelated to surgery, and those with a follow-up period less than six months were excluded. Results: Fixation failure occurred in eight cases. Comparison of the surgical success and fixation failure group showed that the mean age was significantly higher in the fixation failure group compared with the control group (81.3±6.4 vs. 86.4±6.8; P=0.034). A significantly high proportion of unstable fractures was also observed (139/54 vs. 3/5; P=0.040), with a significantly high ratio of intramedullary reduction (176/17 vs. 5/3; P=0.034). A significantly higher ratio of unstable fractures compared with that of stable fractures was observed in the intramedullary reduction group (132/49 vs. 10/10; P=0.033). Conclusion: Fixation failure of CM nailing is likely to occur in patients who are elderly or have unstable fracture patterns. Thus, care should be taken in order to avoid intramedullary reduction.

Seasonal Occurrences of Insect Pests and Control Effects of Eco-friendly Agricultural Materials (EFAMs) in the Field of Lycium chinense under Environment- Friendly Management (친환경 구기자재배지에서 해충의 계절 발생소장 및 친환경유기농자재의 방제효과)

  • Ryu, Tae-Hee;Park, Sang-Eun;Ko, Na-Yeon;Kim, Jeong-Gon;Shin, Heo-Seob;Kwon, Hye-Ri;Kim, Yeong-Guk;Lee, Bo-Hee;Seo, Mi-Ja;Yu, Yong-Man;Youn, Young-Nam
    • The Korean Journal of Pesticide Science
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.402-410
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    • 2013
  • Insect pests damages are increasing on the field of Lycium chinense under environment- friendly management Thus, we was to monitor the occurrence of pests on organic L. chinense in Chungnam Cheongyang and, insecticidal effect of eco-friendly agricultural materials (EFAMs) were tested against major pests. When the buds come out, injury by L. chinense was very high causing the high population density of Myzus persicae in late May and early June, and the injury by Lema decempunctata was increased from mid-June. Otherwise, injuries by Eriophys macrodonis, Henosepilachna vigintioctomaculata and Hedma spp. were continued throughout the growing season. From the fruit held in late July, Hemipteran insects including Plautia stali and Halyomorpba balys were sucking the fruit, and their injury to L. chinense were gradually increased. For the eco-friendly environmental control of M. persicae, L. decempunctata and E. macrodonis, EFAMs containing Sophora flavescens, Melia azedarach (Chinaberry), Chenopodium ambrosioides (Mexican tea), Quassia amara (Amargo), Stemona sessilifolia, Sophora seeds and Nepeta cataria (Catmint), were selected and used to control the insect pests. Control effects of the mixed extract with S. flavescens and Sophora seeds against M. persicae and L. decempunctata were higher than any other EFAM as 84.0% and 86.6%, respectively. In case of E. macrodonis, its control effect was good with the mixed extract with S. flavescens, C. ambrosioides and M. azedarach.

Weed Occurrence and Competitive Characteristic under Different Cultivation Types of Rice(Oyriza sativa L.) - 2. Competition for Community Space of Rice and Weed (수도(水稻) 재배유형별(栽培類型別) 잡초발생양상(雜草發生樣相)과 경합특성(競合特性) - 제(第) 2 보(報). 군락공간(群落空間)에 대한 벼와 잡초(雜草)의 경합(競合))

  • Im, I.B.;Guh, J.O.;Lee, S.Y.
    • Korean Journal of Weed Science
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.36-43
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    • 1993
  • Differences in community space of weed and rice were investigated among five types of rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivation. The five types employed were three transplanting cultivations such as conventional hand transplanting, machine transplanting with 30-day-old seedling, and machine transplanting with 10-day-old seedling and two direct-seedlings such as flood direct-seeded rice by pregerminated seed and dry direct-seeded rice by dry seed. The greatest competition between rice and weeds as determined by growth rate of rice was found in between 10 and 11 weeks after transplanting (WAT) and/or seeding, irrespective of cultivation types. Competition injury due to weeds was greater in transplanting with 10-day-old seedling than with 30-day-old seedling. The greatest injury in growth of rice was found in direct-seeded cultivation. In transplanting cultivations space occupation by rice in lower than 80 cm height level was low as compared with that by weeds. Plant heights of dominant weeds such as E. crus-galli and E. kuroguwai were shorter by heading date, but taller after the heading date than those of rice. In direct-seeding community space was mainly occupied by the weeds. The pattern of community structure and competition injury caused by weeds showed a similar tendency obtained on the basis of species distribution, number, and dry weight of the occurred weeds.

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