Which is one way to reduce static electricity?
a. Cover patients with wool or warmer synthetic blankets.
b. Keep the drapes away from the anesthesia machine and reservoir bag.
c. Keep the relative humidity in the perioperative environment between 20% and 30%.
d. Turn power equipment on before plugging into an electrical outlet.
ANS: B
Motion should be kept to a minimum in the area around the anesthesia equipment and the patient's head. Friction on the reservoir bag should be avoided. Team members should ensure that drapes do not touch the bag or cover the anesthesia machine.
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