Smoke evacuators use suction and a high efficiency filter to capture toxic smoke plume. To date, they are the most effective means developed to safely eliminate hazardous surgical smoke.
There are many different types of smoke evacuators as well as companies that make them. To find the right system for your smoke removal needs, please visit our directory. There you will find a list of companies that can be contacted for more information.
With an estimated 500,000 workers exposed to smoke plume each year including: surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, laser hair removal technicians and surgical technologists, smoke evacuation has become a necessity. For additional information on smoke plume, see the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) website.
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