Carboxyhemoglobinemia Due to Peritoneal Smoke Absorption from Laser Tissue Combustion at Laparoscopy, 1998. Conclusions: Carbon monoxide (CO) is created in extremely large quantities during laser use at laparoscopy and is absorbed through the peritoneal cavity. Symptoms of smoke poisoning can be seen with these elevations. Continuous or intermittent removal of smoke produced from laser use is recommended.
Aerosol Exposure from an Ultrasonically Activated (Harmonic)Device, 1998. Conclusions: The Harmonic scalpel causes formation of bioaerosols that are composed of material of respirable size. When this device is used, a local exhaust system or smoke-evacuation method should be activated to reduce exposure to blood, blood by-products, and potentially infectious materials.
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