The suction nozzle should be as close as possible to the surgical site (per ANSI) and no further than 2 inches away (per CDC). In this video, you will see some great examples of proper suction nozzle position by Drs. L. Kundel DMD; P. Rubin DMD; M. Shulman DDS; B. Sutter DMD; R. Winter DDS; S. Zaghi MD; and E. Zimmerman MD.
Proper Position of the Smoke Evacuation Suction Nozzle During Laser Surgery
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