Exposición a monóxido de carbono y afectación cardiovascular y neuropsicológica en los trabajadores de consorcios de revisión vehicular de la ciudad de Portoviejo

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between exposure to carbon monoxide and cardiovascular and neuropsychological affectation, as well as the sociolaboral profile of workers in vehicle inspection centers in the city of Portoviejo, 2021. Method: A qualitative study of correlational scope, non-experimental, cross-sectional and analytical type will be carried out with the participation of 100 workers through the application of the neuropsychological screening battery (CONSB) and cardiovascular examinations. Results: Neuropsychological affectations (visual perception, visual-motor perception and immediate memory) are expected to be evidenced; as well as cardiovascular alterations (hypotension, arrhythmias, electrocardiographic signs of ventricular growth and ST-segment descent) in operative workers. Implications: It will present significant contributions in the field of occupational safety and health through relevant information on cardiovascular and neuropsychological affectations due to carbon monoxide exposure. It will provide statistical bases to propose public policies and improve toxicological evaluation, benefiting workers, their families, organizations, as well as society in general. Among the limitations, the high costs of environmental measurements, in addition to the small size of the population may generate a bias and prevent accurate results. As strengths of the research, it will be one of the first to present the association between personnel exposed to carbon monoxide and cardiovascular - neuropsychological affectations in our locality, as well as it will have enough time for its development.