Speaker(s): 

Ali Tafreshi, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Appraise the risks associated with electrocautery smoke exposure to surgeons and staff during the day.

• Determine strategies to mitigate the risks associated with electrocautery use during surgery.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Edward Monaco, III MD, PhD, Thomas Scheeler, PA, and Maurissa Cropf, RN, have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None