Prevention of physical occupational risks in the Surgical Instrumentation

Abstract

The research took place in the surgical area of ​​a private clinical center located in the city of Quito-Ecuador. This space has a restriction classification within the hospital environment, due to the complexity of the processes carried out and the level of risk to which health personnel are exposed. Objective: Analyze the physical occupational risks that affect instrumentation workers within the surgical area. Methodology: it had a qualitative approach, with an observational field design that addressed seven instrumentalist professionals from the Santa Maria Clinic, to whom the questionnaire on physical risks was administered. Results: There is a high risk of danger from contact with biological agents (36%). There is evidence of occasional execution of vibration assessment measures (39%) and poor measures to adequately control noisy equipment and devices (39%). The need for immediate intervention is recommended based on the risks of exposure to biological hazards, radiation, hearing and vibration risk assessments. Conclusion: Risk assessment is a permanent process within work spaces and guarantees the execution of successful interventions.