1.Health Effect of Air Pollution.
Journal of the Korean Medical Association 1998;41(10):1025-1031
No abstract available.
Air Pollution*
2.Spontaneous Cerebral Air Embolism.
Rae Young KIM ; Sang Myung CHEON ; Hyun Wook NAH
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2017;35(4):268-269
No abstract available.
Embolism, Air*
3.A Case of Massive Air Embolism after Contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography.
Byeong Chool PARK ; Ho KIL ; Chan Sun PARK ; Jee In JEONG ; Eun Young CHOI ; Yoon Mi SHIN ; Ki Man LEE ; Sung Jin KIM
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2007;63(2):178-182
A venous air embolism is a complication of various venous access procedures such as contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT). Although most cases of iatrogenic venous air embolisms during CECT involve a few milliliters of air and are asymptomatic, a massive venous air embolism can be fatal. We report a case of a massive intraventricular air embolism after CECT with a review of the literature regarding the pathophysiology and treatment of air embolisms.
Embolism, Air*
4.A Case of Massive Air Embolism after Contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography.
Byeong Chool PARK ; Ho KIL ; Chan Sun PARK ; Jee In JEONG ; Eun Young CHOI ; Yoon Mi SHIN ; Ki Man LEE ; Sung Jin KIM
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2007;63(2):178-182
A venous air embolism is a complication of various venous access procedures such as contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT). Although most cases of iatrogenic venous air embolisms during CECT involve a few milliliters of air and are asymptomatic, a massive venous air embolism can be fatal. We report a case of a massive intraventricular air embolism after CECT with a review of the literature regarding the pathophysiology and treatment of air embolisms.
Embolism, Air*
5.Cerebral Air Embolism Following Pneumopyelography.
Jin Man JUNG ; Sea Mi PARK ; Sun Ju CHUNG ; Joo Hyuk IM ; Myoung Chong LEE
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2006;24(4):396-398
No abstract available.
Embolism, Air*
6.Respiratory Symptons Prevalence Among Traffic Policemen in Malaysia
Putri Anis Syahira Mohamad Jamil
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2018;14(SP2):27-31
Introduction: Traffic policemen are exposed to polluted air for a long time in high concentrations since they are working outside for most of the time which is bad for their health. Hence, this study was to determine the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function among traffic police in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Methods: A pulmonary function test using spirometer was used to measure the pulmonary function of subjects. A questionnaire on respiratory symptoms translated version from IUALTD was used. The questionnaire includes background data, occupational and health history. Results: The traffic policemen were determined as having lower lung function parameters; low FVC% predicted (89.6%) and low FEV1% predicted (94%) due to their nature of work and the environment. Coughing was present at the highest (33.6%) among them, whereas wheezing was found the least (15.7%) of the workers. Conclusions: Findings from this study, indicated that there is a development of respiratory diseases and deterioration of lung function among traffic policemen. These baseline data can serve as a reference to the top management of traffic police officers in order to develop an occupational safety and health guideline for police officers as they are not covered by Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA, Act 514 1994).
Air pollution
7.Air Pollutants Exposure and Frequency of Micronuclei (MN) among Primary School Children nearby Industrial Area
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2018;14(SP2):56-62
Introduction: Air pollutants that possessed genotoxic properties have the potential to induce genetic damage. Micronuclei (MN) frequency is used as an indicator for identifying potential genotoxic exposures. A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out among primary school children in a petrochemical industrial area (N=111, Kemaman) and a rural (N=65, Dungun) area in Terengganu. Methods: Validated questionnaires were distributed to obtain the respondents’ socio-demographic data, previous exposure and reported respiratory illness. The frequency of micronuclei was assessed in collected buccal mucosa samples of children. The air monitoring was also carried out at 6 selected schools. Results: Results from the statistical analysis carried out showed significant differences with p=0.001 for all parameters assessed between areas, which included ultrafine particles, UFP (z = -4.842), PM2.5 (z = -10.392), PM10 (z= -11.074) NO2 (z = -11.868), SO2 (z = -5.667), relative humidity (z = -5.587). The MN frequency was statistically significant with PM2.5 (χ2= 17.78, p=0.001) and PM10 (χ2= 15.429, p =0.001). The statistical analysis also showed a significant association between UFP and coughing (PR=2.965, 95% CI=1.069-8.225). The multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the main pollutants influencing MN frequencies were UFP and NO2 with UFP (PR=1.877, 95%CI= 1.174-3.002) and NO2 (PR=1.008, 95%CI= 1.001-1.015). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of respiratory illness and may induce MN formation among children.
Air pollutants
8.A Study on Air Pollution and Thermal Factors in Underground Shopping Center of Pusan Area.
Sung Yong CHOI ; Deog Hwan MOON ; Jong Tae LEE ; In Hyuk SONG ; Cha Eun LEE ; Sung Min LEE
Korean Journal of Preventive Medicine 1994;27(3):505-516
For the purpose of preparing the fundamental data on air pollution in underground shopping center and also contributing to the health improvement of resident, the authors measured the level of SO2, NO2, TSP, CO, CO2 and also some related factors as air temperature, air movement, relative humidity and mean radiation temperature at inside and outside of underground shopping center in Pusan from January to February and from July to August 1994. The results were as follows: 1. The mean concentration of CO within the underground shopping center was 3.1+/-1.3ppm in winter and 2.1+/-0.9 ppm in summer. There was a negative correlation (p<0.01) between inner CO concentration and temperature in summer and no correlation between inner CO concentration and outer CO concentration in underground shopping center 2. The mean concentration of C02 within the underground shopping center was 876+/-353 ppm in winter and 757+/-125 ppm in summer. There was a negative correlation (P<0.01) between inner CO2 concentration and air movement in summer and positive correlation (p<0.05) between inner CO2 oncentration and outer CO2 concentration in underground shopping center. 3. The mean concentration SO2 within a underground shopping center was 0.036+/-0.019ppm in winter and 0.040+/-0.013ppm in summer. There was a positive correlation(p<0.01) between inner SO2 concentration and positive correlation between inner SO2 concentration and outer SO2 concentration in summer and winter in Underground shopping center. 4. The mean concentration of NO2 within a underground shopping center was 0.052+/-0.038ppm in winter and 0.042+/-0.016ppm in summer. There was a no correlation between inner NO2 concentration and thermal factors in summer and winter and low correlation between inner NO2 concentration in underground shopping center. 5. The mean concentration of TSP within a underground shopping center was 430+/-214 microgram/m3 in winter, 366+/-73 microgram/m3 in summer, and very in excess of the atmospheric environmental quality standards of Korea(150 microgram/m3). There was low correlation between inner TSP concentration and temperature in summer and high correlation between inner TSP concentration and outer TSP concentration in underground shopping center.
Air Movements
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Air Pollution*
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Busan*
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Humidity
9.Study on the Indoor Air Pollution.
Korean Journal of Preventive Medicine 1984;17(1):137-144
No abstract available.
Air Pollution, Indoor*
10.A clinical study and value of emergency helicopter transport.
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society 1993;44(1):30-37
No abstract available.
Air Ambulances*
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Emergencies*