@article{ref1,
title="The effects of live-fire drills on visual and auditory cognitive performance among firefighters",
journal="Annals of global health",
year="2020",
author="Hemmatjo, Rasoul and Hajaghazadeh, Mohammad and Allahyari, Teimour and Zare, Sajad and Kazemi, Reza",
volume="86",
number="1",
pages="e144-e144",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: The nature of firefighters' work is characterized by its unexpected  emergencies, sleep deprivation, night shift schedules, and smoke exposure during  firefighting. <br><br>METHODS: Eighteen firefighters were involved in simulated live-fire  activities. Firefighters' health status in terms of cardiovascular and mental  conditions was checked by a physician and through reviewing their medical records. Firefighters' cognitive functions were evaluated by visual and auditory continuous  performance tests (VCPT and ACPT) and paced visual and auditory serial addition  tests (PVSAT and PASAT). <br><br>RESULTS: VCPT and ACPT scores were lower after the activity  relative to baseline. The results revealed that ACPT appears to be more difficult  than VCPT. Also, PVSAT and PASAT scores decreased significantly after the  experiment. PASAT scores following firefighting tasks experienced a more significant  decline compared to those of the PVSAT. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that  firefighters have visual and auditory cognitive function problems following  firefighting activities. In conclusion, auditory cognitive function was more  influenced than the visual ability as a result of the experiment.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2214-9996",
doi="10.5334/aogh.2626",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/aogh.2626"
}