Tag: electrosurgical smoke
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Demand is growing for more effective elimination of surgical smoke from ORs
PHOENIX, Ariz. — According to I.C. Medical, Inc., smoke from surgical procedures, often called “plume,” is a carcinogen that contains toxic chemicals, viable bacteria, viruses, and mutagenic substances. Exposure to plume poses risk to the health of surgeons, nurses, OR staff, as well as patients.