d. The OR team faces all of these risks when electrosurgery is in use.
To decrease clutter on the OR floor, keep the energy-generating device
as close to the surgical field as possible and bunch cords on the floor
together to decrease the trip hazard, says Mr. Burlingame. You can also
cover cords to prevent tripping. To reduce surgical smoke, convince
your surgeons to use evacuators. The latest models are quieter and
less cumbersome than previous technologies. When using a laser ener-
gy-based device, staff must wear appropriate protective eye wear.
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