Browsing by Author "Lopez, Ramon"

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    Biomarkers of human cardiopulmonary response after short-term exposures to medical laser generated particulate matter from simulated procedures: a pilot study
    (Wolters Kluwer, 2016-09) Lopez, Ramon; Farber, Mark O.; Wong, Vincent; Lacey, Steven E.; Environmental Health Science, School of Public Health
    Objective We conducted an exposure chamber study in humans using a simulated clinical procedure lasing porcine tissue to demonstrate evidence of effects of exposure to laser generated particulate matter (LGPM). Methods We measured pre- and post-exposure changes in exhaled nitric oxide (eNO), spirometry, heart rate variability (HRV), and blood markers of inflammation in five volunteers. Results Change in pre- and post-exposure measurements of eNO and spirometry were unremarkable. Neutrophil and lymphocyte counts increased and fibrinogen levels decreased in four of the five subjects. Measures of HRV showed decreases in the standard deviation of normal between beat intervals and sequential five-minute intervals. Conclusion These data represent the first evidence of human physiologic response to LGPM exposure. Further exploration of coagulation effects and HRV are warranted.