• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2010

This study was conducted to compare the concentration of various air contaminants in nine different laboratories during routine activities. Volatile organic compounds (VOC) were sampled and analyzed using NIOSH Method 1500 and asbestos fibers were sampled and analyzed using NIOSH Method 9002 and 7400. Detectable levels of acetone, toluene and ethanol were found in all the laboratories and xylene and n-hexane were detected in eight of the nine laboratories. All the VOC concentrations were well below the Korean Ministry of Labor's Exposure Limit and American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists' (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs). Total VOC concentrations at the university laboratories were significantly higher than those at governmental agency laboratories. Airborne fiber concentrations were below 0.01 fibers/cc, while the concentration of chrysotile was 2% in insulation materials sprayed on the ceiling of one laboratory. While all the governmental agency laboratories (n=4) had fume hoods, two out of the five university laboratories did not have fume hoods. The capture velocity of half of the fume hoods were below the maintenance standard(0.4 m/sec). In conclusion, the study suggests that the current controls in place at both university and government agency laboratories are not sufficient in limiting exposure to harmful chemicals to non-detectable levels, though they appear to be adequate in protecting workers to levels below applicable occupational exposure limits. The study also suggests that researchers working in university laboratories may be exposed to greater levels of contaminant than those working in government agency laboratories.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.310-321
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• 2007

Effective and systematic sanitation management programs are necessary to prevent foodborne disease outbreaks in school foodservice operations. The purpose of this study was to identify the elements to improve in order to ensure the safety of school food service by evaluating sanitation management practices implemented under HACCP-based programs. The survey was designed to assess the level of hygiene practices of school food service by using an inspection checklist of food hygiene and safety. Fifty-four school foodservice establishments considered as poor sanitation practice groups from two year inspections by Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education were surveyed from September to December in 2005. Inspection checklists consisted of seven categories with 50 checkpoints; facilities and equipment management, personal hygiene, ingredient control, process control, environmental sanitation management, HACCP system and safety management. Surveyed schools scored $68.0{\pm}12.42$ points out of 100 on average. The average score (% of compliance) of each field was 10.7/20 (53.3%) for facilities and equipment management, 7.4/11 (67.2%) for personal hygiene, 7.4/11 (74.1%) for ingredient control, 22.4/32 (69.8%) for process control, 8.9/12 (73.8%) for environmental sanitation management, 4.2/7 (59.7%) for HACCP systems management, and 7.2/8 (89.7%) for safety management, respectively. The field to be improved first was the sanitation control of facilities and equipment. The elements to improve this category were unprofessional consultation for kitchen layout, improper compartment of the kitchen area, lacks of pest control, inadequate water supply, poor ventilation system, and insufficient hand-washing facilities. To elevate the overall performance level of sanitation management, prerequisite programs prior to HACCP plan implementation should be stressed on the school officials, specifically principals, for the integration of the system.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.165-175
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• 2010

최근에 물류비 절감, 교통 편의성 개선, 지역발전 등 정치, 경제, 사회적 요구에 따라 장대 해저터널 건설의 필요성이 증가하고 있다. 또한, 도심지에 건설되는 도로 및 철도터널에서도 터널의 장대화에 따라 공사용 및 환기용 수직구의 설치가 필수적이다. 수직구 굴착 후 설치되는 콘크리트 라이닝의 설계시 결정해야할 요소는 직경, 단면두께, 소요철근량 등이다. 이러한 수직구 직경, 하중조건, 지반조건을 고려하여 최적의 라이닝 단면설계를 위해서는 많은 구조검토가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 다양한 조건에 대하여 구조해석을 수행하여 라이닝 단면설계도표를 제시하였다. 제안된 도표를 이용하여 간편하게 규모 및 하중조건에 따른 라이닝 단면두께 및 소요철근량 산정이 가능하다.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제65권1호
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• pp.27-39
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• 2023

This study was to quantitatively evaluate periodic and maximum energy loads for broiler-standard design models by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (2016). Building energy simulation method was used to compute heating and cooling loads of the designed broiler houses according to regional locations and insulation characteristics of wall and roof. It considered sensible and latent heat generation from broilers, dynamic operation of ventilation system according to environment variations. It was found that variation of periodic heating loads was relatively higher than that of periodic cooling loads according to thickness changes of wall and roof. Assuming that broiler was raised at every even-month, periodic heating and cooling loads were 6 and 18% lower, respectively than odd-month raising condition. When recommendation rules of insulation characteristics (wall and roof thickness) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport was adopted, periodic heating load of Jeju-si was 20.3% higher than national average values. Based on the BES computed periodic and maximum energy loads under the designed experimental condition, these results can contribute to reestablishing standard design of broiler houses, especially for insulation characteristics, and designing management strategies for efficient energy uses.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.291-299
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• 2024

Background: Postoperative pain management following minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) remains a critical concern due to severe post-procedural pain. Promising results have been reported for cryoanalgesia following MIRPE; however, its invasiveness, single-lung ventilation, and additional instrumentation requirements remain obstacles. Serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) is a regional block technique capable of covering the anterior chest wall at the T2-9 levels, which are affected by MIRPE. We hypothesized that SAPB would be a superior alternative pain control modality that reduces postoperative pain more effectively than conventional methods. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of patients who underwent MIRPE between March 2022 and August 2023. The efficacy of pain control was compared between group N (conventional pain management, n=24) and group S (SAPB, n=26). Group N received intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) and subcutaneous local anesthetic infusion. Group S received bilateral continuous SAPB with 0.3% ropivacaine after a bilateral bolus injection of 30 mL of 0.25% ropivacaine with baseline IV-PCA. Pain levels were evaluated using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours postoperatively and total intravenous rescue analgesic consumption by morphine milligram equivalents (MME). Results: Mean VAS scores were significantly lower in group S than in group N throughout the 72-hour postoperative period (p<0.01). Group S showed significantly lower MME at postoperative 72 hours (group N: 108.53, group S: 16.61; p<0.01). Conclusion: SAPB improved immediate postoperative pain control in both the resting and dynamic states and reduced opioid consumption compared to conventional management.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.291-301
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• 2024

Background: Based on rapid industrial development, environmental pollution has emerged as a social problem and exposure to environmental diseases is increasing. The number of patients suffering environmental diseases in Daejeon Metropolitan City is also steadily increasing, and the prevalence of atopic dermatitis there is the highest in the country. Objectives: In order to minimize exposure to harmful factors for the prevention and management of environmental diseases, an environmental disease management system suitable for the environmental characteristics of each region is needed. Basic preliminary research should be conducted to identify environmental hazards in Daejeon Metropolitan City and establish a management system. Methods: Among the households (about 50 people) participating in the 2022 Indoor Environment Remote Measurement (IoT) program, households (children aged 5 or older and adults) with insufficient results for indoor air quality measurement and symptoms related to environmental diseases were selected. The subjects were tested for living conditions, blood tests, biomarker analysis (immunoglobulin E, Eosinophil count, histamine) and multiple allergy antigen tests (MAST, 93 types). Results: Participants were 53.7% female and 46.3% male, and the average age showed an even age distribution. IgE and eosinophil count were positively correlated, and significant results were found for atopic dermatitis and IgE (p<0.05). Typical risk factors observed in the survey was the amount of indoor ventilation, chemical exposure, heredity, house dust mites, fungi, and food. Conclusions: The purpose of this study was to help establish a regional management system for environmental diseases, research and diagnosis of environmental diseases. This study is meaningful in that it is a study with customized consulting suitable for the environment of Daejeon Metropolitan City. If the limitations are addressed and continuous research is conducted, it will be helpful for the management, diagnosis, and research of environmental diseases.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제15권1_2호
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• pp.31-37
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• 2000

아세트아닐리드는 그의 생산 및 이용 공장에서 환경으로 방출된 다음 인체에 노출될 수 있다. 아세트아닐리드는 진통효과클 나타내는 것으로 알려져 과도 노출시에는 건강에 부작용을 초래할 수 있다. EUSES시스템에 의하면 아세트아닐리드는 지역노출의 경우 6$\times$$10^4$을 초과하는 높은 MOS 값(안전성 마진)을 보여주어 공중보건상 충분히 안전한 것으로 나타났다 국지수준(작업장)에서 경피노출에 의한 MOS최저 값은 3$\times$$10^{-4}$으로 추정되었지만 작업장에서 개인장비나 환기와 같은 예방조치에 의하여 그 위험을 부분적으로 경감시킬 수 있다. 아세트아닐리드는 분진 흡입하는 작업자에게 위험 가능성이 나타날 수 있다. 작업장에서 건강보호를 위해서는 산업보건 측면에서의 안전함이 증명될 수 있도록 반복투여독성, 생식독성 및 발육독성에 관한 자료가 보완되어야 할 것이며, 따라서 이에 대한 실험이 진행되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.723-729
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 핀-관형 히트파이프와 평행류형 히트파이프 제작하여 시험하였으며 분리형 히트파이프의 작동유체의 충진량은 40~60(% vol.), 풍량은 300~1,400 사이에서 변화시켜가며 온도교환 효율, 열회수량, 공기측 압력강하를 비교하였다. 온도교환 효율은 두 종류의 히트파이프 모든 경우에서 저 풍량에서는 작동유체 충진량이 40(%vol.)일 때가 가장 높았으며 풍량이 증가함에 따라 최대 효율을 가지는 작동유체 충진량이 다름을 알 수 있었고, 환기량이 작을수록 온도교환 효율이 높게 나타났다. 평행류형 히트파이프 60(%vol.)의 실험결과에서 보는 것과 같이 작동 유체를 너무 많이 충진하게 되면 오히려 낮은 온도교환 효율을 보이는데 이는 관벽의 액막이 두터워지면서 열전달 효과를 악화시킨 결과로 최적 충진량이 40~50(%vol.) 사이에 있음을 알 수 있다. 풍량 변화에 따른 공기측 압력강하 비교에서는 증발부 히트파이프가 응축부 히트파이프 보다 크게 계측 되었는데 증발부 표면에 생긴 결로수의 영향으로 생각된다. 평행류형 히트파이프는 핀-관형 히트파이프와 비교하여 냉매 충진량은 48%, 체적은 41%에서 동등이상의 성능을 보였으며, 공기측 압력강하도 37% 정도로 좋은 성능을 나타내었다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.193-202
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• 2010

저자는 상기도부의 동적변화를 관찰하여 수면시의 협착부위와 그 정도를 확인하며, 하악의 전방이동이 상기도부에 미치는 영향과 부위를 조사하고자 하였으며 총 9명의 건강한 피험자를 대상으로 임상적 검사, 방사선학적 검사 및 간이수면다원검사를 실시하여 코골이 및 수면무호흡증 등의 수면장애가 없음을 확인한다. 각성시 및 수면시, 하악의 안정위 및 전방이동시에서 각각 전자선 단층촬영(EBT)을 시행하여 각 조건하의 구인두의 부위별 최대 최소 단면적 및 허탈지수를 구하였다. 이때 수면의 유도를 위해 Dormicum$^{(R)}$을 정맥투여하였다. 그 결과, 각 조건에 따라 비교하였을때 수면 및 하악 전돌에 따른 상부, 중간부, 하부 상기도간의 최소 단면적 및 허탈지수의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 반면 하악 안정위에서 각성 및 수면상태간의 비교시에 구인두의 하부에서 단면적의 유의성 있는 차이가 관찰되었다. 한편, 각성상태에서 하악 안정시와 전돌시간의 비교시에는 중간부에서 단면적의 유의성 있는 차이과 관찰되며 수면상태에서는 하악 안정시와 전돌시 단면적의 변화율을 나타내는 허탈지수에 있어 유의한 차이는 없었다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제71권2호
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• pp.126-133
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• 2011

Unilateral pulmonary artery hypoplasia (UPAH) is a rare disease in adults and is frequently accompanied by a congenital cardiac anomaly at a young age. The diagnosis is usually based on computed tomography (CT), angiography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, no reports are available on retrograde flow in patients with UPAH. We describe a 68-year-old man with isolated UPAH and retrograde blood flow. He was admitted for dyspnea on exertion for the past 23 years. His diagnosis was delayed, as his symptoms and signs mimicked his underlying pulmonary diseases, such as emphysema and previous tuberculous pleurisy sequelae. A discrepancy was detected between the results of a ventilation-perfusion scan and the CT image. This was resolved by MRI, which showed retrograde blood flow from the right to the left pulmonary artery. Using MRI, we diagnosed this patient with isolated pulmonary artery hypoplasia and retrograde flow.