Clinical Issues — August 2023

Abstract

THIS MONTH Respiratory protection against surgical smoke from liver tissue Key words: surgical N95 respirator, surgical smoke, liver tissue, fine and ultrafine particles, particulate matter concentrations. Local exhaust ventilation and surgical smoke safety Key words: local exhaust ventilation (LEV), surgical smoke evacuation, medical‐surgical suction, hierarchy of controls, engineering control. Location of endoscopy storage cabinets Key words: endoscope; sterile storage; contamination; environmental conditions; heating, ventilation, and air‐conditioning (HVAC) design parameters. Sterility of ultrasound transmission gel Key words: sterile gel, nonsterile gel, multidose container, ultrasound, outbreaks.