AP - Lec 1 Questions First (Hazards) Flashcards

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3 main hazards anest. are presented with

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chemical vapors, ionizing radiation, infectious agents

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2
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3 additional hazards anest. are faced with

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phsychological stress, occupational rx abuse, suicide (wat?)

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3
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NIOSH acronym

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National institute for occupational safety and health

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NIOSH responsibilities

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education, research, health standards, publish documentation

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OSHA Acronym

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Occupational Safety & Health Administration

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OSHA Responsibilities

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enacting job health standards by investigating violations and enforcing standards

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Physical Hazards

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Trace anesthetic gases can cause: ^ risk spontaneous abortion, birth defects, decreased fecundability

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Physical Hazards 2

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lifting heavy weights, >46 hour work weeks, changing work shift

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9
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Trace gas cancer risk

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1.3-2x increase in females. no risk in males

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10
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What is methylmethacrylate?

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cement type substance used in hip/knee reconstruction

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11
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Methylmethacrylate risks

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exposure for factory workers <8 hours. Can cause: respiratory (asthma) cutaneous genitourinary ellergic sensitizer

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12
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Halothane (hepatitis) stats

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1:35k adults, 1:200k children

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13
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What are some chemical hazards?

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Methylmethacrylate, halothane, chemotherapy

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14
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Chemotherapy protocols

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special gown, mask, shoe covering

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15
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Radiation situations for exposure (4)

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radiographs (angiography), fluoroscopy, radiation therapy, PACU

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16
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Proper Precautions (PPE) for radiation hazards

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lead aprons & shield, dosimeters, maintaining distance: e=1/d^2

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17
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Lazer Hazards

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thermal burns, eye injury, electrical hazards, fire & explosion

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18
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Lazer Plume Hazards

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can contain viral DNA and toxic chemicals: HPV, HIV, HBV

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19
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Laser Protection Gear

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high-efficiency laser mask

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20
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Hazards of long work hours

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error attributed to fatigue: 64%, impaired health, emotional problems, performance decline

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21
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Infection transmission of agents require (6):

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source, stabile pathogen, adequate numbers, infectivity of agent, appropriate vector, portal of entry

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22
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Respiratory transmission (2)

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Aerosolization: Small particle aerosolize by coughing, sneezing Self innoculation: direct oral, nasal, or conjuctival exposure

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23
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Aerosolization risks

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influenza, measles, rhinovirus, tuberculosis

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24
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self inoculation risks

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rhinovirus, respiratory syncital virus

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25
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Influenza

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orthomyxoviridae

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26
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Influenza facts:

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Easily transmitted, us 36k deaths, 200k hospitalization morbidity rare in healthy individuals, respiratory isolation, precautions: immunized annually (new strains)

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27
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h1n1 spanish flu A

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Most common in ages 25-34

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28
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Rubeola & Rubella

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Paramyxoviridae

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29
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Rubeola aka measles transmission

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Aerosolization

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30
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Rubeola/measles info

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highly infective (90% of households), rash & spots, fever and 3 cs

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31
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3 c’s

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cough, coryza, conjuctivitis

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32
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Coryza

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cold’ of upper respiratory tract

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33
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Conjunctivitis

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eye infection,pinkeye

34
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Rubeola complications

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diarrhea, pneumonia, encephalitis M 1:1000, 30% immunosuppressed

35
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Rubella is known as

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german measles

36
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rubella facts

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most adults immune, miscarriages 1st trimester, cause birth defects or fetal death, congenital rubella syndrome, health care worker is at increased risk 13x.

37
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mumps known as

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epidemic parotitis

38
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how is mumps spread

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airborn droplets

39
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symptoms of mumps

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swelling salivary & paratid glands Not severe in children most often children 5-9 yo

40
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) latin name

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paramyxoviridae

41
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RSV impact on children

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most common cause of lower respiratory disease 60% infants 100% 2-3 yo

42
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RSV spreads how?

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self-inoculation

43
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RSV active on surface for

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6 hours

44
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RSV is shed after __ days

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7

45
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RSV after infection

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can cause asthma symptoms in young kids for up to 6 months

46
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Rhinovirus facts

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most common viral infective agents in humans, and major cause of the common cold

47
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Rhinovirus transmission:

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self-inoculation and/or aerosolized

48
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Rhinovirus types

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110 serologic virus types responsible for approx 50% of all cases of common cold

49
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Herpes Virus, varieties & number

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8 varieties VZV varicella-zoster, HSV 1&2, CMV

50
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Vericella-zoster

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chickenpox & shingles

51
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Vericella-zoster communicability

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1-2 days before and 5-6 days after

52
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Vericella-zoster titer

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necessary for unknown history

53
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Herpes Symplex Type 1 symptoms

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Severe oral lesions fever adenopathy

54
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Herpes Type 1 transmission

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self inoculation or direct contact

55
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Herpes Type 1 Encephalitis

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70% mortality w/o Tx

56
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Herpes Type 1 Ocular

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blindness

57
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Herpes Type 1 Asymptomatic %

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5%

58
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CMV Occurrence

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40-90% have antibodies, occurs during childhood

59
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CMV transmission

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direct contact (unlikely aerosols)

60
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CMV & pregnancy

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infection during pregnancy can cuase 2.5% fatal infection, 10% congenital CMV syndrome.

61
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CMV

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No greater risk of infection than personel with no pt contact

62
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Hepatits Source of Virus

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A feces B fluids C fluids D fluids E feces

63
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Hepatitis Roule of Transmission

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A fecal-oral B percutaneous permucosa C percutaneous permucosa D percutaneous permucosa E fecal-oral

64
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Hepatitis Chronic infection

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A no B yes C yes D yes E no

65
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Hepatisis Prevention

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A pre/post-exposure immunization B pre/post-exposure immunization C blood donor screening; risk behavior modification D pre/post-exposure immunization, risk behavior modification E ensure safe drinking water

66
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Hepatitis B Prevalence

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3-5% in US Seroconversion up to 30% 5% develop chronic hepatitis which develops into ESLD 1% develop fulminant hepatitis (<70% mortality)

67
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Hep B Transmission

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sexual contact, shared needles/syringes, perinatally

68
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Hep B primary prevention

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HBV vaccines

69
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Hep C: Liver

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leading cause of liver disease in US, 9k cases per year

70
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HCV prevalence

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3% in us 60% HCV infected pts will have chronic heptatitis, cirrhosis seroconversion 1.8%

71
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HIV %’s

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Seroconversion .3% Percutaneous exposure, 0. 1% mucous membrane exposure

72
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HIV risks

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visible blood on device deep injury needle placed intravascular terminal illness (death within 2 months)

73
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Tuberculosis transmission

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bacilli on airborn particles 1-5 microns

74
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Tuberculosis infection/mortality rates

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7-8 million infected per year, 8000 die per day

75
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TB groups with high risk

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personel contacts with active TB immigrants alcoholics homeless iv users

76
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TB Protection

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N95 mask

77
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TB immune response to limit spread

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2-10 weeks

78
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TB detection

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skin test PPD

79
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TB & surgery

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should be delayed until pt is no longer infectious non elective procedures should be sched for end of day wear high efficiency filter (99.7% particles)

80
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TB & the OR

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TB pt should be transported from isolation room wearing a mask OR door should be closed with minimal traffic Few # of other pt’s in OR optimal End of day, use bacterial filter btw anesthesia circuit and airway.