Surgical smoke  hazards and
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Compared to traditional electrosurgery. PlasmaBlade™ X technology comparison in cut mode.

Evidence derived from in vitro or in vivo study.

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Alp E, Bijl D, Bleichrodt RP, Hansson B, Voss A. Surgical smoke and infection control. J Hosp Infect. 2006;62(1):1–5.

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Hill DS, O’Neill JK, Powell RJ, Oliver DW. Surgical smoke—a health hazard in the operating theatre: a study to quantify exposure and a survey of the use of smoke extractor systems in UK plastic surgery units. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012;65(7):911–916.a. 

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Pierce JS, Lacey SE, Lippert JF, Lopez R, Franke JE. Laser-generated air contaminants from medical laser applications: a state-of-the-science review of exposure characterization, health effects, and control. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2011;8(7):447–466. 

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Ball K. Surgical smoke evacuation guidelines: compliance among perioperative nurses. J AORN. 2010 Aug; 92(2):e1-e23. 

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81-10-5683 Evaluation of Surgical Smoke Contamination (Mass of Smoke Particulate) Using Electrosurgical Devices 09/2014