2018-03-27 23:39

Although surgical smoke contains potentially hazardous substances, such as cellular

material, blood fragments, microorganisms, toxic gases and vapors, many operating

rooms (ORs) do not provide protection from exposure to it. This article reviews the

hazards of surgical smoke and the means of protecting OR personnel. Our objectives

are to promote surgeons' acceptance to adopt measures to minimize the hazards.

Depending on its components, surgical smoke can increase the risk of acute and

chronic pulmonary conditions, cause acute headaches; irritation and soreness of the

eyes, nose and throat; dermatitis and colic. Transmission of infectious disease may

occur if bacterial or viral fragments present in the smoke are inhaled. The presence of

carcinogens in surgical smoke and their mutagenic effects are also of concern. This

review summarizes previously published reports and data regarding the toxic

components of surgical smoke, the possible adverse effects on the health of operating

room personnel and measures that can be used to minimize exposure to prevent

espiratory problems. To reduce the hazards, surgical smoke should be removed by an

evacuation system. Surgeons should assess the potential dangers of surgical smoke

and encourage the use of evacuation devices to minimize potential health hazards to

both themselves and other OR personnel.

Health risks associated with exposure to surgical smoke for surgeons and operation

room personnelAvailable  from:https://zipoo-company.com/

 

Zipoo Technology R&D team completely understand the Health risks associated with exposure to surgical smoke for surgeons and operation room personnel, so that successfully develops UV Air Cleaning Vacuum Machine specially designed to deal with various air pollution sources with continuous research and trials. The patented design “Multi-layers interacting antibacterial combination filters” adopts the most effective sterilization method that is currently applied in the surgery rooms in the hospitals. With combinations of HEPA, photocatalyst, Nano-silver, ozone and UV sterilization, Zipoo UV Air Cleaning Vacuum Machine provides multiple sterilization functions to decompose cigarette smoke, nicotine and smelly carpet odor and to refine indoor space with fresh air. Powerful inlet ports with high-angle (up to more than 180 cm) are specially designed to intercept PM2.5 fine particulate matters floating in the air and to refine the befouled air immediately and effectively in the closed space into fresher and healthier air that is helpful for clear mind and body energy.

Please also see the performance of the PM 2.5 smoke test of Zipoo UV Air Cleaning Vacuum Machine. https://youtu.be/zo_DeUZgziM

The detail functions of Zipoo UV Air Cleaning Vacuum Machine are listed as followings:

Pre-filter: To filter the larger particles in the air, such as dirt, dander and hairs.

Cellular activated carbon filter: The functions of cellular activated carbon filter can effectively remove the smelly odors in the air and the harmful chemicals, such as formaldehyde, methanol, toluene, acetaldehyde, ammonium and volatile organic compounds (VOCS). It is very effective in deodorization and absorption of harmful gases.

HEPA filter for medical uses: HEPA filters are used in surgery rooms, laboratories and hospitals that are with stringent requirements for high-quality airs. HEPA filters can remove 99.97% contaminants as small as 0.3 microns, including PM2.5 particulate matters, chemical smokes, dirt, mites, dusts, dander, pollens, bacteria and viruses.

Ultra-Violet (UV): UV, used in hospitals for air sterilization, can kill bacteria, fungi, germs and viruses such as hepatitis viruses. UV radiation can penetrate through HEPA filter to destroy bacteria completely for not nourishing bacteria any more. (This innovative function is out patented innovation and not available in general air cleaners.)

Ozone gas: The air with UV photolysis can produce pure ozone gas that are with five major functions of sterilization, detoxification, preservation, deodorization and bleaching. These functions are helpful in penetrating and decomposing fungi, cigarettes and the smells as well as contaminants released from carpets and indoor decorations.

Photocatalytic Nano-silver filter: As UV passes the surface of the photocatalyst, it will result in the oxidation reaction. With the interactions of oxidation and Nano-silver ions, DNA molecules of germs and spores can be destroyed leading to the death of bacteria and the effects of sterilization.

There are minimum environment spaces required to install Zipoo UV Air Cleaning Vacuum Machine. As soon as the Zipoo UV Air Cleaning Vacuum Machine is set in the proper position, the machine can be operated immediately and it is not necessary to install large central devices and systemic pipelines. It is not necessary to emit exhaust gases outsides that usually make neighbors bothered. It is not only saving high investment costs but also a lot of precious time and spaces. Zipoo UV Air Cleaning Vacuum Machine can be used as an air-cleaner usually for dual functions to create a win-win purpose. It is also helpful in promoting company images and in meeting evaluation criteria of environmental monitoring authorized units.

Scope of applications: It is appropriate to be installed in locations, such as ballrooms, hotel boxes and guest rooms, smoking rooms of companies, coffee shops, bars, chairman’s offices, dental clinics, surgery rooms, sterile rooms, chemical laboratories, R&D centers, and plastic surgery clinics, to decompose smelly smokes and odors and to refine and sterilize the indoor airs.

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