Surgical smoke: articulating the problem

This six‐part series focuses on surgical smoke evacuation legislation and policy. It provides answers to important frequently asked questions ( FAQ s) about surgical smoke from policymakers and people not working in perioperative services and suggests resources and tools to help you become a strong advocate for surgical smoke evacuation. The FAQ s and legislative checklists that will be shared will cover the basics of surgical smoke and its harmful effects, strategies and solutions for eradicating surgical smoke in the OR , the role of regulatory agencies, and how to lay the groundwork for successful state legislation on your own and in tandem with AORN 's Government Affairs Department.