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Surgicalsmokeprotectioncanalsobeachievedbytheuseofdedicatedsmokeevacuators.Smokeevacuationsystemsaredesignedtoreducesurgicalsmokefor ...

Background: In the current conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that surgical plume be effectively removed from both open and laparoscopic procedures, especially when energized devices are being utilized. This study evaluated a new Megadyne Smoke Evacuator, to establish its performance in removing smoke, while improving visibility at the surgical site and lessening the risk of staff exposure to the components of surgical smoke, such as chemicals, particulates, viruses and bacteria.

Methods: The smoke evacuator was evaluated by nurses and surgeons in both open and laparoscopic simulated procedures. Nurses were asked to setup and operate the smoke evacuator, and surgeons performed a variety of electrosurgery procedures in an animate porcine model. Both groups were then asked to evaluate the device via a questionnaire.

Results: Over 90% of the nurses (n=18) agreed that the...