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House approves bill to require surgical smoke evacuation in operating rooms, passes 171-31
Summary
The House gave final passage to legislation requiring surgical smoke control measures in operating rooms after backers said the smoke contains carcinogens and poses a health risk to nurses and operating-room staff. The bill passed 171-31.
Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania House on Tuesday gave final passage to legislation that would require surgical smoke evacuation devices in operating rooms, with the final vote recorded at 171 yeas to 31 nays.
The bill, referred to on the floor as House Bill 27, was championed by Representative Bonner (Mercer), who described surgical smoke from lasers and cauterizing devices as containing "carbon monoxide, harmful bacteria, hydrocarbons, toxic gases, viral risks, and dangerous carcinogens." He said smoke control wands and local suction devices — not whole-HVAC…
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