Unmasking Occupational and Environmental Risks for Anesthesia Providers

Authors

  • Amornrat Aekta Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
  • Pattharaporn Sombood Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
  • Phongthara Vichitvejpaisal Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand

Keywords:

anesthesia provider, environmental risk, ethical consideration, occupational hazard, safety

Abstract

This review explores occupational and environmental hazards faced by anesthesia providers, encompassing chemical exposures, infectious risks, radiation exposure, physical strain, and mental health concerns. Interconnected hazards form a complex challenge for anesthesia providers. Anesthetic agents and disinfectants not only entail chemical exposure risks but also contribute to infection control challenges. Procedures involving radiation necessitate prolonged standing and protective gear, contributing to physical strain. Mental health concerns impact safety by affecting attention, decision-making, and communication, integral to a safe working environment and patient care quality. Concluding remarks stress the need for ongoing research focusing on long-term health effects, emerging technological innovations, and collaborative global initiatives.

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2026-01-27

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Aekta, A., Sombood, P., & Vichitvejpaisal, P. (2026). Unmasking Occupational and Environmental Risks for Anesthesia Providers. Thai Journal of Anesthesiology, 52(1), 45–54. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/anesthai/article/view/280121

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Vol. 52 No. 1 (2026): January-February

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