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    Surgical smoke poses health risks to patients and staff due to harmful contents. Adhering to the updated AORN guideline enhances surgical smoke safety through mitigation strategies.

    Area of Science:

    • Perioperative Nursing
    • Environmental Health & Safety

    Background:

    • Surgical smoke is a hazardous byproduct of surgical procedures using heat-generating devices.
    • It contains chemicals, biological materials, and viruses, posing risks to operating room personnel and patients.
    • Exposure can lead to symptoms like headaches, throat irritation, and dizziness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an overview of the updated AORN "Guideline for surgical smoke safety."
    • To highlight recommendations for mitigating surgical smoke hazards in perioperative settings.
    • To emphasize the importance of protecting personnel and patients from surgical smoke dangers.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of the AORN "Guideline for surgical smoke safety."
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    Conclusions:

    • Perioperative nurses must be aware of surgical smoke hazards.
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    • A proactive approach to surgical smoke safety is vital in all perioperative settings.