Every day, perioperative professionals and patients are exposed to surgical smoke, plume and aerosols produced by surgical devices, including lasers, electrsurgucal units, ultrasonic scalpels, as well as high speed drills and burrs. Understanding the environmental hazards related to surgical smoke and aerosols produced by these energy modalities and devices is a critical first step in the implementation of adequate protective measures for both patients and personnel.
To protect the health of employees and patients in the operating room, the Slovenian Operating Room Nureses Association created an information brochure on the topic of surgical smoke to inform employees and patients about the dangerous effects of surgical smoke and effective
measures for its removal. The brochure also presents the guidelines
and recommendations adopted by regulatory agencies and global
organizations around the world regarding the most effective system for
the surgical smoke evacuation.

EVACUATE SURGICAL SMOKE – EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT TO CLEAN AIR