1. Smoke-Free Environment ......................................................................................................... 1111 Exposure risks and hazards, contents of surgical smoke, hierarchy of controls, smoke evacuation decision tool, surgical smoke precipitators
2. Smoke Evacuation and Filtration ............................................................................................. 1130 Smoke evacuation system, patient health effects, filters, position of the capture device, system evaluation, minimally invasive surgery
AQI – Air quality index BPV – Bovine papillomavirus CAE – Continuous aerosol evacuation CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CO2
– Carbon dioxide
dBA – A-weighted decibels EAP – Electrostatic aerosol precipitation ESP – Electrostatic precipitation ESU – Electrosurgical unit FDA – US Food and Drug Administration HBsAg – Hepatitis B surface antigen HBV – Hepatitis B virus HEPA – High-efficiency particulate air HIV – Human immunodeficiency virus HPV – Human papillomavirus HVAC – Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning LASIK – Laser in-situ keratomileusis
LEEP - Loop electrosurgery excision procedure MPPS – Most penetrating particulate size NIOSH – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OR – Operating room OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration PAH – Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon PCR – Polymerase chain reaction PM – Particulate matter PPE – Personal protective equipment REL – Recommended exposure limits RRP – Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis SAEC – Small airway epithelial cells SWPF – Simulated workplace protection factor TVOC – Total volatile organic compound ULPA – Ultra-low particulate air VOC – Volatile organic compound
