Autonomic Functions in Tiles Cutting Workers at Construction Site: Case Study
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Tiles’ cutting is highly hazardous work. It produces high level of noise pollution which may affect our health in various ways. The aim of the investigation was to evaluate the autonomic function tests in a tiles cutting worker exposed to this profession for duration of 1-5 years and the other individual with 6-10 years of duration of exposure at construction site. These cases were male, residing in in the same geographical area. Their age ranged between 17-20 years. Their autonomic function tests were examined using 3 channels Physiograph. In both the cases LF was decreased indicating decreased sympathetic activity. HF was decreased in case 1 (duration of exposure was 2years) and increased in case 2 (duration of exposure was 9 years) indicating variable change in parasympathetic activity. 30: 15 ratio and heart rate response to deep breathing were normal in both the cases. Valsalva ratio was less in case 1 and change in diastolic blood pressure after hand grip exercise was less normal in case 2. All these results showed that autonomic functions of these tile cutting workers were not normal more of suggestive of decreased sympathetic activity. This data gives us an impetus to conduct a pilot research protocol for evaluation of autonomic function test in tiles cutting workers.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Vibha Gangwar, Dr. Manish Kumar Verma, Dr. Nitin Ashok John, Dr Rajani Bala Jasrotia
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