Objectives: to identify the scientific evidence on the development of cardiovascular and
respiratory diseases due to workplace contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons …

Background Gaseous by-products generated by surgical devices–collectively referred to as
'surgical smoke'–present the hazard of transmitting infective viruses from patients to surgical …

The use of devices for tissue dissection and hemostasis during surgery is almost
unavoidable. Electrically powered devices such as electrocautery, ultrasonic and laser units …

Hospital technician surgical smoke exposures during several types of electrocautery-based
procedures were evaluated. Personal and area air sampling was performed for 106 …

Objective: To analyze the signs and symptoms presented by doctors in surgery and
anesthesiology residency programs exposed to surgical smoke. Method: Prospective cohort …

Background Occupational hazards are a significant cause of death in the world. Healthcare
workers are highly exposed to a variety of physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a large group of cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
that have been listed as hazardous substances by the US Environmental Protection Agency …

Electrocautery is a commonly used technique in surgical procedures, generating smoke that
poses health risks to surgical staff. This study investigates the comparative efficacy of normal …

Background: Medical residents in operating rooms present signs and symptoms associated
with occupational exposure to surgical smoke. Objective: To determine the incidence and …

Objectives: to identify the scientific evidence on the development of cardiovascular and
respiratory diseases due to workplace contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons …