Silicosis

Dr Alexandra Muthu discusses silica dust causing health issues like accelerated silicosis, which is an emerging occupational disease caused by exposure to high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica from unsafe work with engineered stone.

Topics

intro
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what is silicosis?
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Types of silicosis
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the natural history of silicosis
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Who is affected by workplace silicosis?
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The symptoms someone may present with
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Occupational History - what questions should we be asking?
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Investigations to consider
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what happens next for our patients?
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What differential diagnoses do we need to consider?
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Do we complete ACC documentation for suspected silicosis?
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referral to occupational or respiratory medicine physician
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Should the patient continue working?
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treatment and prognosis
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workplace prevention
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PPE & health surveillance
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take-home messages
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Resources

Accelerated silicosis assessment pathway - Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Accelerated Silicosis FAQ - The Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Patient Resources

Controlling silica dust in the workplace - Worksafe Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa
Silicosis - Health Navigator New Zealand
Accelerated silicosis - ACC Cover

Presenter

Alexandra Muthu

Occupational & Environmental Physician

Dr Alexandra Muthu is an Occupational & Environmental Physician. She is the RACP spokesperson for silicosis, interim Clinical Lead Occupational Health for Te Whatu Ora, and Clinical Lead Occupational Health & Safety Te Toka Tumai Auckland. She provides private services through Dynamic Health and Life Edit.

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