The examination of problems experienced by nurses and doctors associated with exposure to surgical smoke and the necessary precautions

İlçe, Arzu; Yüzden, Ganime Esra; Gıersbergen, Meryem Yavuz Van

doi:10.1111/jocn.13455

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“…Studies during the past four decades has demonstrated that surgical smoke generated from the use of energy-generating devices in surgery contained toxic and biohazardous substances that present health risks to perioperative team members and patients [23]. The other argument was that surgeon long-term exposure to the surgical smoke could directly affect the surgical quality.…”

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Health Risk Assessment of VOCs from Surgical Smoke

She¹,

Lu²,

Yang³

et al. 2017

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Surgical smoke is produced by energy-based surgical instruments. The airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from surgical smoke may have potential health risk. This study aimed to evaluate the evidence for the harmful effects on the operating theater staff. An internationally recognized evaluation model of health risk assessment (HRA) was adapted to preliminarily assess the health risks caused by VOCs in surgical smoke. Results of HRA indicated that non-carcinogenic risk indexes of VOCs did not exceed one, indicating that these pollutants didn't cause significant non-carcinogenic harm to the health of the operating theater staff. But the cancer risk indexes exposed to formaldehyde and benzene all exceed 10 -5 , which was higher than the suggested value of USEPA (10 -6 ) and might cause potential harm to the health of the operating theater staff. Long-term exposure of such surgical smoke will be harmful to the health of the operating theater staff and have a great risk of cancer.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health Risk Assessment of VOCs from Surgical Smoke

She¹,

Lu²,

Yang³

et al. 2017

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“…Xylene, toluene and ethylbenzene components have been suggested to induce headache and eye pain . In a survey conducted to assess the adverse effects of surgical smoke experienced by theatre staff, 58.3% of doctors and 48.9% of nurses reported headache, 41.7% of doctors and 40% of nurses complained of problematic lacrimation, and more than 20% of staff were affected by cough . Sore throat, sneezing, rhinitis, odours absorbed into hair, nausea, drowsiness and dizziness were also reported .…”

Section: Clinical Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Surgical smoke – what are the risks?

Addley

Quinn

2019

The Obstetric & Gynaecologis

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Surgical smoke is generated by energy-based surgical instruments, and all staff and patients are potentially exposed to it in the operating theatre environment. The components of surgical smoke include water and chemicals, with potential bacterial and viral transmission also described. Surgical smoke inhalation has been associated with respiratory tract symptoms, as well as possible infective and carcinogenic risk. Existing guidance recommends appropriate personal protection and adequate ventilation as best practice against this occupational hazard. Learning objectivesTo identify the sources and components of surgical smoke.To raise awareness of the potential health risks associated with surgical smoke exposure. To educate in risk-reducing strategies and practices. Ethical issuesPractitioners need to be made aware of the health risks associated with surgical smoke. Employers have a health and safety duty to provide safe systems of work. Occupational health hazards and their prevention should be a component of formal training.

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“…In addition, and also of significant concern, this smoke may contain hydrogen cyanide, formaldehyde, benzene and virus particles 1 . Many research studies 1,13,21 have expressed concern related to the impact of surgical smoke on the perioperative care team's health, especially in relation to respiratory problems.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A number of studies 1,5,10,12,13 have revealed specific surgical hazards associated with the perioperative health care team's exposure to surgical smoke, and some of the symptoms associated with this exposure are listed below 5,10,13,21 .…”

Section: Health Problems Associated With Surgical Smokementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Unprotected workers remain at risk of irritation to the upper respiratory tract and eyes, as well as additional reactions from these chemical agents. Previous studies indicated that common complaints associated with exposure to surgical smoke include headaches, watering eyes, cough, burning throat, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, sneezing and rhinitis 13 . In addition, previous studies have implicated surgical smoke in Peer-reviewed article viral disease transmission human related to human papilloma virus (HPV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis, and various carcinogens were reported from this exposure 1,11 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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