Table 3.
Level of knowledge of operating room staff about the effects of electrosurgery smoke based on questionnaire items
| Row | Items | *Yes Frequency (%) | *No Frequency (%) | Have no idea (%) | Mean ±SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is electrosurgery smoke a compound of several vapors? | (52.9) 282 | (8.4) 45 | (38.6) 206 | 1.30±0.61 |
| 2 | Are the compounds of electrosurgery smoke dangerous? | (87.2) 465 | (3) 16 | (9.8) 52 | 1.07±0.35 |
| 3 | Can electrosurgery smoke create complications such as emphysema, bronchitis, and nasal problems? | (70) 373 | (6.6) 35 | 125 (23/5) | 1.17± 0.52 |
| 4 | Does inhaling electrosurgery smoke create hypoxia and dizziness? | (58.5) 312 | (11.8) 63 | (29.6)158 | 1.18±0.61 |
| 5 | Does contact with the smoke cause dizziness? | 281 (52.7) | 110 (20.6) | 142 (26.6) | 1.06± 0.68 |
| 6 | Can exposure to electrosurgery smoke increase the risk of being infected with HIV? | 139 (26.1) | 220 (41.3) | 174 (32.6) | 0.91±0.85 |
| 7 | Does inhaling electrosurgery smoke increase the risk of cancer? | 374 (70.2) | 40 (7.5) | 119 (22.3) | 1.15± 0.52 |
| 8 | Does exposure to electrosurgery smoke cause skin problems such as dermatitis? | 103 (19.3) | 166 (31.1) | 264 (41.5) | 1.18±0.88 |
| 9 | Does exposure to electrosurgery smoke cause cardiovascular complications and disorders? | 103 (19.3) | 137 (25.7) | 293 (55) | 1.29±0.85 |
| 10 | Does exposure to electrosurgery smoke cause diabetes? | 30 (5.6) | 235 (44.1) | 268 (50.3) | 1.06±097 |
| 11 | Can exposure to electrosurgery smoke cause headaches? | 428 (80.3) | 33 (6.2) | 72 (13.5) | 1.07±0.43 |
| 12 | Can exposure to electrosurgery smoke cause nausea and vomiting? | 381 (71.5) | 51 (9.6) | 101 (18.9) | 1.09±0.52 |
| 13 | Does contact with electrosurgery smoke cause gastrointestinal complications such as ulcerative colitis? | 82 (15.4) | 135 (25.3) | 316 (59.3) | 1.34±0.85 |
| 14 | Can exposure to electrosurgery smoke increase the risk of contracting hepatitis B? | 98 (18.4) | 195 (36.6) | 240 (45) | 1.08±0.90 |
| 15 | Can contact with electrosurgery smoke cause anemia? | 63 (11.8) | 186 (39.4) | 284 (53) | 1.18±0.92 |
| 16 | Can exposure to electrosurgery smoke cause leukemia? | 112 (21) | 125 (23.5) | 296 (55/5) | 1.32±0.83 |
| 17 | Is exposure to electrosurgery smoke effective in fatigue and weakness of the surgical technologist? | 383 (71.9) | 45 (7.4) | 105 (19.7) | 1.11±0.51 |
| 18 | Does contact with the electrosurgery smoke cause eye problems such as eye irritation and tears? | 374 (70.2) | 72 (13.5) | 87 (16.3) | 1.03±0.54 |
| 19 | Does eye contact with electrosurgery smoke reduce vision and diplopia? | 138 (25.9) | 157 (29.5) | 238 (44.7) | 1.15±0.84 |
| 20 | Does contact with electrosurgery smoke cause sore throat? | 334 (62.7) | 78 (14.6) | 121 (22.7) | 1.08±0.60 |
| 21 | Is exposure to electrosurgery smoke a risk of infection with inhaled viruses such as human papillomavirus and Covid19? | 207 (38.8) | 103 (19.3) | 223 (41.8) | 1.23±0.75 |
*(Yes), as the correct answer to all the questions.
*NO, as the Wrong answer to all the questions.