Clinical Issues—June 2022

Abstract

THIS MONTH Electrostatic precipitator device use during laparoscopic surgery Key words: electrostatic precipitation (ESP), surgical smoke precipitator, anions, visual field, medical device reporting (MDR). Removal of used flammable skin antisepsis materials Key words: flammable liquid antiseptics, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire prevention, fire risk, patient care vicinity. Ocular protection for patients with eyelash extensions Key words: ocular injury, eyelash extensions, eye protection, lagophthalmos, intraocular pressure. Perioperative nursing care of the patient with Raynaud’s phenomenon Key words: ischemia, vasospasm, comfort measures, hypothermia, complementary care.