Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis in VDU Work

• Autorzy: Mitsuya R. , Ebine Y. , Nozaki M. , Noro K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper introduces preventive measures against Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) during Visual Display Units (VDU) work. Four experiments were conducted in order to address this issue. The effectiveness of the preventative measures was evaluated by measuring foot swelling. The results indicated that the following 3 methods would be particularly effective: (a) occasionally adopting a reclining posture with a footrest, (b) 10-min walking every 50–60 min of VDU work, and (3) stretching. In addition we predicted that taking a deep breath could sometimes be effective. DVT is likely to occur in daily life and its incidence can be related to the long-term postures associated with VDU work. This paper suggests that VDU workers should be aware of the risk of DVT and take preventative measures.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Deep Vein Thrombosis; foot swelling; visual display units; long-team work

PL

schorzenia kończyn dolnych; uraz kończyny dolnej; komputer; fizjologia narządów ruchu; pozycja przy pracy; układ sercowo-naczyniowy

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2003
• Tom: Vol. 9, No. 4
• Strony: 393--403
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 13 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Mitsuya R.

• Graduate School of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan

autor

Ebine Y.

• Graduate School of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan

autor

Nozaki M.

• Graduate School of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan

autor

Noro K.

• Graduate School of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan

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