The Dangers of
Surgical Smoke
Know the health risks of surgical smoke
Over 500,000 healthcare workers are exposed to surgical smoke every year.5,7 More than 150 hazardous chemicals have been identified in surgical smoke.8 And some experts estimate that the amount of surgical smoke produced daily in the OR equals 27 to 30 cigarettes.6
Help protect yourself, your team, and your patients. Our Valleylab™ smoke evacuation pencils capture smoke directly at the source.3,4