Wiggins C E, Brown K D
Mississippi Coast Orthopaedic Group, Pascagoula, MS 39568-1283, USA.
J South Orthop Assoc. 1996 Spring;5(1):1-4.
Cast saw noise was measured and found to be within the limit where employee hearing protection was not required by current Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. Wearing of hearing protectors was found useful in diminishing anxiety associated with cast removal, especially in pediatric patients.