Assessment of Respiratory Health Among Volunteers Involved in Search and Rescue Operations During a Severe Earthquake

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dc.contributor.authorArbak, Peri Meram
dc.contributor.authorGüleç Balbay, Ege
dc.contributor.authorYildiz-Gülhan, Pınar
dc.contributor.authorBalbay, Öner Abidin
dc.contributor.authorAnnakkaya, Ali Nihat
dc.contributor.authorBayram, Hasan
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-11T20:45:22Z
dc.date.available2025-10-11T20:45:22Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentDüzce Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractObjectives 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.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1097/JOM.0000000000003489
dc.identifier.issn1536-5948
dc.identifier.issn1076-2752
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105010428355en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003489
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/21322
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherLippincott Williams and Wilkinsen_US
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Occupational and Environmental Medicineen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20250911
dc.subjectEarthquakeen_US
dc.subjectPulmonary Functionsen_US
dc.subjectRescue Workersen_US
dc.titleAssessment of Respiratory Health Among Volunteers Involved in Search and Rescue Operations During a Severe Earthquakeen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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