FAQs
Laservac Smoke Evacuation Systems
What is a Smoke Evacuator used for in surgery?
Laservac 750 is a portable, smoke evacuation unit that is designed for safe removal of hazardous particulates from smoke plume. This smoke is often generated by electrosurgery units, lasers, harmonic scalpels and cold plasma devices.
Why should I use a Smoke Evacuator?
There are many potential risks associated with surgical smoke, it is important to prioritise smoke evacuation when applicable. The primary risk of surgical smoke plume is inhalation, as surgical smoke poses significant risk as a respiratory tract irritant and mutagen, and as a vector for infectious particles- Smoke plume is made up of both non-infectious and infectious particulate matter. Some potential hazards from smoke plume inhalation: eye irritation, sneezing, Colic, Dermatitis, Leukaemia, Hepatitis, and Neisseria, as well as others.