Surgical smoke safety guideline open for public comment

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses’ Guideline for Surgical Smoke Safety is open for public comment through Aug. 30.

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The guidelines offer direction on establishing a safe environment in the operating room for patients and staff in regards to surgical smoke.

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