Did you know that 1 day of exposure to electrocautery smoke is equal to 27 cigarettes?

Did you know there are over 150 chemicals in surgical smoke in addition to atomized tissue and blood?

Did you know that OR staff exposed to surgical smoke are twice as likely to exhibit respiratory problems including lung cancer and COPD?

Did you know that 15 other states have already adopted Surgical Smoke Evacuation legislation?

Did you know that North Carolina has legislation in the General Assembly that has stalled?

Let our voices be heard by those who represent us. As nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesia providers, surgeons and all other team members working in the perioperative setting, let's stand together for our safety and our team's safety and demand bipartisan support to enact this legislation into law. Please sign and most importantly share with those who are or may be affected.