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Poster on smoke plumes - minimising harmful effects

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Type: Publication
Series No: n/a
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published: March 2009
Format: Electronic only
Size: A4/A3
Pages: 1
Price: Free
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Author: MHRA
Copyright: Crown
   

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Smoke plume poster thumbnail A smoke plume produced by procedures involving lasers or electrosurgery can contain matter that is harmful and deleterious if inhaled.

This poster provides guidance on minimising the smoke plume.

More detailed guidance can be found in Device Bulletin DB 2008(03) Guidance on the safe use of lasers, IPL systems and LEDs.

 

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