| Surgical plume is a hazardous by-product of diathermy and laser surgery. 1 gram of cauterized tissue ≃ 6 cigarettes' carcinogenic gases. Viruses & bacteria are present and intact in surgical smoke. HPV, HIV and Hepatitis can all survive diathermy and laser. Toxic carcinogenic gases includes benzene, toluene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide & methane. Clear the air in the OR! |
