Potential hazards of vaporized byproducts: A need for precautions

Transmission Possibility of COVID-19 via Surgical Smoke Generated by the Use of Laparoscopic Approaches: A Subject of Debate During the Pandemic

“…According to some experts, the whole intact virion has the potential for spreading infection, not just DNA, and in some instances, the whole virion may be weakened or destroyed by sealing devices, rendering them incapable of spreading infection. 17,23 There are no specific data about the COVID-19 virus and this hypothesis may or may not be applicable for this new virus.…”

Transmission Possibility of COVID-19 via Surgical Smoke Generated by the Use of Laparoscopic Approaches: A Subject of Debate During the Pandemic

“…According to some experts, the whole intact virion has the potential for spreading infection, not just DNA, and in some instances, the whole virion may be weakened or destroyed by sealing devices, rendering them incapable of spreading infection. 17,23 There are no specific data about the COVID-19 virus and this hypothesis may or may not be applicable for this new virus.…”

The Versatile Contact Nd:YAG Laser in Head and Neck Surgery: An in Vivo and Clinical Analysis

“…3) was worn by the operator and all operating room personnel, and a separate laser smoke evacuation system (Stackhouse smoke evacuator Airsafe ES‐2000, Stackhouse, Riverdale, CA) was employed in each procedure. 24–26 Because the Nd:YAG laser has a fiberoptic contact delivery system, no antireflective laser instrumentation was required.…”

“…5 Less smoke and vapor decrease the inherent plume risks and provide a safer surgical field. [23][24][25][26] Because there is less reflection and backscatter there is a decreased risk to the surgeon and other operating room personnel. This does not negate the need for proper eye protection, masks, and saline soaking of drapes.…”

Lasers in nonsurgical periodontal therapy

“…Use of wet gauze packs may be occasionally useful for protection of the oral tissues surrounding the surgical site from accidental beam impact (138). Also, adequate high speed evacuation is necessary to capture the laser plume, which is a biohazard (4, 43). Contact with tooth enamel during periodontal treatment should be avoided during CO 2 and Er:YAG laser emission, as they easily cause melting or ablation.…”

Transmission Possibility of COVID-19 via Surgical Smoke Generated by the Use of Laparoscopic Approaches: A Subject of Debate During the Pandemic

“…According to some experts, the whole intact virion has the potential for spreading infection, not just DNA, and in some instances, the whole virion may be weakened or destroyed by sealing devices, rendering them incapable of spreading infection. 17,23 There are no specific data about the COVID-19 virus and this hypothesis may or may not be applicable for this new virus.…”

The Versatile Contact Nd:YAG Laser in Head and Neck Surgery: An in Vivo and Clinical Analysis

“…3) was worn by the operator and all operating room personnel, and a separate laser smoke evacuation system (Stackhouse smoke evacuator Airsafe ES‐2000, Stackhouse, Riverdale, CA) was employed in each procedure. 24–26 Because the Nd:YAG laser has a fiberoptic contact delivery system, no antireflective laser instrumentation was required.…”

“…5 Less smoke and vapor decrease the inherent plume risks and provide a safer surgical field. [23][24][25][26] Because there is less reflection and backscatter there is a decreased risk to the surgeon and other operating room personnel. This does not negate the need for proper eye protection, masks, and saline soaking of drapes.…”

Lasers in nonsurgical periodontal therapy

“…Use of wet gauze packs may be occasionally useful for protection of the oral tissues surrounding the surgical site from accidental beam impact (138). Also, adequate high speed evacuation is necessary to capture the laser plume, which is a biohazard (4, 43). Contact with tooth enamel during periodontal treatment should be avoided during CO 2 and Er:YAG laser emission, as they easily cause melting or ablation.…”

Transmission Possibility of COVID-19 via Surgical Smoke Generated by the Use of Laparoscopic Approaches: A Subject of Debate During the Pandemic

“…According to some experts, the whole intact virion has the potential for spreading infection, not just DNA, and in some instances, the whole virion may be weakened or destroyed by sealing devices, rendering them incapable of spreading infection. 17,23 There are no specific data about the COVID-19 virus and this hypothesis may or may not be applicable for this new virus.…”

The Versatile Contact Nd:YAG Laser in Head and Neck Surgery: An in Vivo and Clinical Analysis

“…3) was worn by the operator and all operating room personnel, and a separate laser smoke evacuation system (Stackhouse smoke evacuator Airsafe ES‐2000, Stackhouse, Riverdale, CA) was employed in each procedure. 24–26 Because the Nd:YAG laser has a fiberoptic contact delivery system, no antireflective laser instrumentation was required.…”

“…5 Less smoke and vapor decrease the inherent plume risks and provide a safer surgical field. [23][24][25][26] Because there is less reflection and backscatter there is a decreased risk to the surgeon and other operating room personnel. This does not negate the need for proper eye protection, masks, and saline soaking of drapes.…”

Lasers in nonsurgical periodontal therapy

“…Use of wet gauze packs may be occasionally useful for protection of the oral tissues surrounding the surgical site from accidental beam impact (138). Also, adequate high speed evacuation is necessary to capture the laser plume, which is a biohazard (4, 43). Contact with tooth enamel during periodontal treatment should be avoided during CO 2 and Er:YAG laser emission, as they easily cause melting or ablation.…”