Surgical Suite Hazards
The anesthetic gases and vapors which leak into the surrounding room during medical procedures are considered waste anesthetic gases.
It is estimated more than 250,000 health care professionals who work in hospitals, operating rooms, dental offices and veterinary clinics, are potentially exposed to waste anesthetic gases and are at risk of occupational illness.
This first module will take a closer look at waste anesthetic gases and how you can protect yourself from these hazards, as well as other potential hazards in a surgical suite.
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1-1. What are many health care professionals working in hospital surgical suites, operating rooms, dental offices, and veterinary clinics potentially exposed to which can cause occupational illness?
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