A systematic review of the harmful effects of surgical smoke inhalation on operating room personnel
Background: Surgical smoke refers to the plume produced by usage of energy-generating surgical equipment on tissues. This review aimed to assess the potential of this smoke to be a serious occupational hazard to theatre staff due to its composition, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method:...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-03-01
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Series: | Health Sciences Review |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277263202300003X |