Insights LatestNewsInfection Control TodaySurgical Smoke Is Not Harmless: Vangie Dennis, MSN, on the Risks Lurking in Every ORWhat is surgical smoke? Why is it dangerous? Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAORN, FAAN, a member of Infection Control Today's editorial advisory board, explains. Read More NewsOR TodaySurgiSmoke Solutions Flamingo FunnelSurgiSmoke Solutions is pioneering the future of operating room air safety through its hands-free smoke and bioaerosol capture technology. Read More StudyA systematic review of the harmful effects of surgical smoke inhalation on operating room personnelSurgical smoke refers to the plume produced by usage of energy-generating surgical equipment on tissues. This review aimed to assess the potential of this smoke to be a serious occupational… Read More ResourceOR Smoke Capture Compliance ToolkitMore than 20 states have mandated surgical smoke evacuation legislation, ensuring your teams don’t breathe hazardous by-products. But, evaluating a capture system can be overwhelming. Need help? Download our toolkit! Read More BlogFlamingo FunnelReady or not – surgical smoke mandates are hereState surgical smoke mandates are reshaping how hospitals think about OR air quality, and the Flamingo Funnel™ is built to make compliance hands-free, effective, and sustainable. As more states require smoke… Read More BlogFlamingo FunnelIs surgical smoke really harmful?Surgical smoke is a toxic airborne pollutant filled with ultrafine particles and harmful chemicals, and long-term exposure can drive respiratory disease, heart problems, and even premature death. This is exactly… Read More BlogFlamingo FunnelOne size does not fit all for a smoke evaluation systemChoosing a surgical smoke solution can feel confusing and complex, and that is completely understandable. Every institution has to balance surgeon preference, case mix, and safety standards to land on… Read More StudyThe Spin JournalThe utility of local smoke evacuation in reducing surgical smoke exposure in spine surgery: a prospective self-controlled studyExposure to surgical smoke remains a potential occupational health concern to spine operating room personnel. Using a smoke evacuator (local exhaust ventilation) is currently regarded as a primary means of… Read More StudyoatextThe effect of a surgical smoke evacuation system on surgical site infections of the spineSurgical site infections continue to represent a costly complication of spine surgery. Studies show that surgical smoke can contain infectious agents, and smoke evacuation systems have demonstrated effective removal of… Read More StudyNCBIThe utility of local smoke evacuation in reducing surgical smoke exposure in spine surgery: a prospective self-controlled studyExposure to surgical smoke remains a potential occupational health concern to spine operating room personnel. Using a smoke evacuator (local exhaust ventilation) is currently regarded as a primary means of… Read More StudyNCBIAn analysis of surgical smoke plume components, capture, and evacuationChronic exposure to surgical smoke can transmit viruses; lead to respiratory illness; and increase the risk of more serious conditions, including Alzheimer disease, collagen and cardiac diseases, and cancer. Despite… Read More NewsNascent Surgical LLCMedTech Veterans Acquire Nascent Surgical LLCNascent Surgical LLC, manufacturer of the novel miniSQUAIR surgical smoke capture system, has been acquired by a group of medical technology leaders with extensive experience in manufacturing and commercializing medical… Read More
