Surgical plume and its implications: A review of the risk and barriers to a safe work place

Every year thousands of health care professionals worldwide are exposed to surgical smoke. There is evidence that this smoke consists of toxic gases, pathogens and particulate matter that is a hazard for patients and the perioperative team. Past research indicates that perioperative staff inconsist...

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Main Authors: Eunice Tan, Kylie Russell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Australian College of Perioperative Nurses 2017-12-01
Series:Journal of Perioperative Nursing
Online Access:https://journal.acorn.org.au/index.php/jpn/article/view/280
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