Determination of Smoke Particulates and Formaldehyde Removal from the Surgical Site by a Smoke Evacuator
Mordechai G. Sadowsky,
Shawn K. Horner,
Jeffrey W. Clymer
et al.
Abstract:Background: Modern smoke evacuators are equipped with high-efficiency filters capable of capturing particulates generated by electrosurgery. However, the efficacy of an evacuator also depends upon the design of the device that captures the smoke. This study was performed to evaluate the removal of particulates and formaldehyde in smoke at the surgical site by the Megadyne Smoke Evacuator and Telescoping Smoke Evacuator Pencil.Methods: Electrosurgery was performed on ex vivo porcine liver in an operating room s… Show more
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