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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Main Authors: K. Dixon, P. Dasgupta, N. Vasdev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Health Sciences Review
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277263202300003X