How masks affect smoke during hip surgery
This study looks at whether wearing masks can reduce exposure to surgical smoke for patients having planned hip replacement surgery that uses electrocautery and lasts more than 2 hours.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having a planned (not emergency) hip replacement or partial hip replacement surgery.
- Your surgery uses electrocautery (a tool that uses electricity to cut tissue).
- Your surgery is expected to last longer than 2 hours.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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