Gaseous and Particulate Content of Laser Tattoo Removal Plume.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing awareness of the potential hazards of surgical plumes. The plume associated with laser tattoo removal remains uncharacterized.

Objective

To determine the gaseous, particulate, and microbiological content of the laser tattoo removal plume.

Materials and methods

Air sampling was performed during laser tattoo removal from pig skin and from patients. Measurement of metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (HS), and ultrafine particulates (UPs) as well as bacterial 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing were performed.

Results

Metals were identified in the plume from both pig and human skin. Volatile organic compounds were found at similar levels within and outside the treatment room. Several bacterial ph

SUBMITTER: Levin YS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9241128 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature