What equipment in the OR can help decrease the amount of surgical plume during a procedure?
a. Wet laparotomy sponges
b. Fans in the OR to circulate the air
c. Smoke evacuator
d. Increased number of air exchanges within the operating room
ANS: C
A smoke evacuator should be used to suction laser and electrosurgical plumes. The evacuator filter traps the particles and absorbs odor and hydrocarbons.
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a) Call out to the spotter and continue backing the ambulance
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c) Reduce her speed while backing
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