Is Arctic medicine a distinct science? A Russian perspective

Тихонов, Дмитрий

doi:10.3402/ijch.v72i0.21248

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“…The result of an independent samples ANCOVA with post-hoc analysis showed that participant skin temperature was significantly colder during zodiac excursions (32.2°±1.8) compared to kayaking (33.3°±1.7) or snorkelling (33.2°±1.6) excursions (F[3,152]=16.41, p<.001; Figure 1). However, the participants perceived the kayaking excursions as feeling significantly colder (F[3,157]=11.07, p<.001) and less comfortable (F[3,157]=5.43, p=.001) than the snorkelling or zodiac excursions (Figure 2).…”

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“…However, the participants perceived the kayaking excursions as feeling significantly colder (F[3,157]=11.07, p<.001) and less comfortable (F[3,157]=5.43, p=.001) than the snorkelling or zodiac excursions (Figure 2). As measured by the activity monitor, there was no significant difference in activity between the two high-activity tasks, kayaking and snorkelling, p>.05.…”

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“…Outdoor workspaces yield variable air quality and lighting, uncontrollable noise exposures, modified social protocol and spatial configurations that contribute to environmental stress [2,3]. Among these challenges, thermal stress is often overlooked as a significant occupational stressor.…”

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Task-dependent cold stress during expeditions in Antarctic environments

Morris

Pilcher

Powell

2017

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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This study seeks to understand the degree of body cooling, cold perception and physical discomfort during Antarctic tour excursions.Eight experienced expedition leaders across three Antarctic cruise voyages were monitored during occupational tasks: kayaking, snorkelling and zodiac outings. Subjective cold perception and discomfort were recorded using a thermal comfort assessment and skin temperature was recorded using a portable data logger. Indoor cabin temperature and outdoor temperature with wind velocity were used as measures of environmental stress. Physical activity level and clothing insulation were estimated using previous literature.Tour leaders experienced a 6°C (2°C wind chill) environment for an average of 6 hours each day. Leaders involved in kayaking reported feeling colder and more uncomfortable than other leaders, but zodiac leaders showed greater skin temperature cooling. Occupational experience did not predict body cooling or cold stress perception.These findings indicate that occupational cold stress varies by activity and measurement methodology. The current study effectively used objective and subjective measures of cold-stress to identify factors which can contribute to risk in the Antarctic tourism industry. Results suggest that the type of activity may moderate risk of hypothermia, but not discomfort, potentially putting individuals at risk for cognitive related mistakes and cold injuries.

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confidence: 99%