Surgical Plume Management in the Peri-Operative Setting – 3 CPD Points

07:30 – 08:00

Virtual Registration & System Check

Participants to log in and complete attendance verification.

08:00 – 09:00

Session 1: Understanding the Risks of Surgical Plume

– Definition and sources of surgical smoke

– Chemical and biological hazards

– Clinical implications for patients and theatre staff

09:00 – 10:00

Session 2: Protective Measures in the Operating Theatre

– Engineering controls and smoke evacuation technologies

– Personal protective equipment (PPE)

– Current best practices and guidelines

10:00 – 11:00

Session 3: Implementing a Smoke-Free Theatre Policy

– Policy design and governance

– Integration into hospital protocols- Monitoring, compliance, and continuous improvement

• Beneficence and Non-Maleficence: Ensuring no harm to patients and staff through proactive plume management
• Duty of Care: Legal and ethical obligations of healthcare professionals to provide a safe environment
• Professional Accountability: Responsibility to adopt evidence-based practices and challenge unsafe norms
• Patient Rights: Upholding the patient’s right to safe, high-quality surgical care
• Workplace Safety Ethics: Protecting healthcare workers from preventable occupational hazards

• Full attendance is required to qualify for CPD accreditation
• Certificates will be issued upon completion