August 17, 2015
Hiding in plain sight: Surgical smoke threatens health of OR staff
Research has shown that electrosurgical smoke presents a serious health hazard for the OR team. However, many remain skeptical of its harmful effects, and compliance with smoke evacuation recommendations is not consistent.
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