International Council on Surgical Plume Inc (ICSP)

The PNC is a member of the International Council on Surgical Plume Incorporated (ICSP).

This council has been created to ensure a safe, smoke/plume free environment for healthcare personnel and patients where it brings together from around the world, specialist knowledge and research, to one place to provide a voice on surgical plume research, standards and education.

Aims:

• One Voice Advocacy service to promote safe working conditions for health personnel.
• Encourage global adoption of clinically driven standards, guidelines and policies.
• Working with government leaders and agencies to drive regulatory mandates for plume free environments.

Further information and resources can be found on the ICSP website

Useful documents 

• Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) Position Statement on Perioperative Management of Surgical Smoke Plume
• Occupational Hazards of Surgical Smoke Plume in the Operating Theatre