Contamination Resulting From Aerosolized Fluid During Laparoscopic Surgery

201426 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

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Richard Englehardt · Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas

Brent M. Nowak · The University of Texas at San Antonio

Michael Seger · Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas

Frank D. Duperier · Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Aerosolized droplets of blood can travel considerable distances on release of intra-abdominal pressure during laparoscopic surgery. This creates an environmental hazard for members of the surgical team. This study describes and provides a method of measurement of aerosolized blood contamination during evacuation of the pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic surgery.

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Abdominal Surgery and Complications Radiation Dose and Imaging Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

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Published in: JSLS Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons

Volume 18, Issue 3, pp. e2014.00361-e2014.00361

DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2014.00361

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Contamination Resulting From Aerosolized Fluid During Laparoscopic Surgery

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