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T
he smell of surgical plume is unmistakable, and so are the
potential risks of inhaling it. As soon as particulate wafts into
the OR air, your surgeons and staff are at increased risk of rela-
tively minor skin and eye irritations, serious long-term respira-
tory issues or, worse, contracting a debilitating viral disease.
Reduce the Risk of
Surgical Smoke
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
z CLEAR THE AIR Widespread use of smoke evacuation devices
is lacking, even though surgical teams are aware of the dangers.
It's time to take ownership in
protecting yourself from potential harm.
Stacey Benson, PhD | Pittsburgh, Pa.
