article · World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews
An observational study at Benghazi Medical Center and Al-Jalaa Hospital investigated the chemical, ergonomic, and psychological hazards experienced by anaesthesia teams. Biological evaluations of blood samples from 66 participants revealed high urea levels in the majority of individuals across both sites, as well as elevated troponin levels among a substantial number of staff at Al-Jalaa Hospital. In parallel, survey data from 112 technicians and doctors identified widespread complaints of drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, and headaches. Musculoskeletal strain was prevalent, with lower back pain identified as the primary complaint due to extended periods of standing during procedures. Staff also reported significant cognitive and emotional burdens, including impaired memory, poor concentration, and severe burnout. These outcomes demonstrate that clinical staff operate under critical physical and psychological strains that threaten provider health and patient safety.
Anaesthesiologists carry out high-stakes clinical interventions where sustained attention and physical stability are vital for patient survival. Documenting that these practitioners experience severe fatigue, ergonomic strain, and altered biochemical indicators demonstrates that workplace conditions pose direct risks to health professionals. Identifying these occupational dangers is an essential step towards modifying hospital environments, protecting staff well-being, and preventing fatigue-related errors during critical surgeries.
The abstract does not indicate an application pathway or commercial readiness level. While the baseline evidence could potentially inform hospital occupational health strategies, monitoring protocols, or the future procurement of ergonomic operating theatre equipment, the study remains descriptive and exploratory.
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Background: Anesthesiologists are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards chemical, ergonomic, and psychological result from nature of their work, and extended exposure to these hazards can be extremely harmful to the health. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of chemical, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards on the anesthesiologists' health at Benghazi medical center (BMC) and Al-Jalaa Hospital for Surgery and Accidents. Material and methods: This descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at BMC and Al-Jalaa Hospital. The samples collected by two ways; blood samples were collected from 66 participants to test CBC, RFT, LFT, and cardiac enzymes. Also, questionnaires were filled by 112 technicians and doctors to evaluate the ergonomic and psychological; hazards, these data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: The study found that among the symptoms experienced by participants, drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, and headaches, and majority of individuals in both hospitals had high urea levels, and large number of participants at the Al-Jalaa hospital had high troponin levels. Furthermore, it revealed that the most common complaints were of lower back pain, as a result of the nature of the work and standing for the long time while working. Additionally, many workers experiencing memory problems, concentration issues, and burnout. Conclusion: The safety of anesthetic practice is essential and fundamental for the health of the anesthesiologist, and the anesthesiologist's occupational health is critical to ensuring patient safety.
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DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2026.31.2.2110
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