Assessment of Respiratory Health Among Volunteers Involved in Search and Rescue Operations During a Severe Earthquake
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2025
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Objectives To evaluate pulmonary functions in volunteers and assigned personnel involved in search and rescue or logistical activities during the early and late stages of a severe earthquake. Methods A total of 287 individuals, were administered within the first 45 days and at least after 3 months following their return. Results Among those involved in search and rescue activities, the forced expiratory volume in the first second/forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC), absolute maximum mid flow rate (MMFR), and % predicted MMFR were significantly lower than those involved in other activities (p < 001). The absolute carbon monoxide diffusion capacity (DLCO) and % predicted DLCO values measured at least 3 months after working in the earthquake zone were significantly lower than the initial measurements. Conclusions Environmental conditions in earthquake zones may cause respiratory function impairments in search and rescue workers. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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Earthquake, Pulmonary Functions, Rescue Workers
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Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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