Clearing the Smoke: The Evidence behind Risk of Electrocautery Smoke and Mitigation Strategies
Further studies should be conducted regarding human effects, but until the data are available, we recommend precautionary measures and actions to protect operating room staff from cautery smoke exposure.
Authors
- Wyatt G. Payne
- Madison Tyle
- Amra Olafson
- Matthew E. Hiro
Institutions
- University of South Florida (US)
- Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000006039
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57
Funders
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs