The use of e-cigarettes in special places such as hospitals has strict contraindications, mainly involving health risks, safety hazards, equipment interference and violations of regulations, etc. The following is a specific analysis:
The harm of second-hand smoke: The smoke produced by e-cigarettes contains harmful substances such as nicotine, propylene glycol and glycerol, which can form second-hand smoke. Most patients in the hospital are people with low immunity or respiratory diseases. Second-hand smoke may aggravate their conditions and pose a potential threat to the health of medical staff.
Special population impact: Sensitive groups such as children and pregnant women are more likely to be stimulated by e-cigarette smoke in hospital environments, which may cause respiratory discomfort or other health problems.
Fire risk: E-cigarettes require charging and use of batteries, which poses safety hazards such as battery explosion and short circuit. There are a large number of flammable items and special equipment in the hospital. Once a fire breaks out, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Equipment damage: Leakage of e-liquid from electronic cigarettes may corrode medical equipment or medicines, affecting their normal use and safety.
Electromagnetic interference: During the use of electronic cigarettes, electromagnetic fields may be generated, which can interfere with the normal operation of precision medical equipment in hospitals, such as electrocardiogram monitors and magnetic resonance imaging machines, leading to deviations in diagnostic results.
Smoke alarm: The aerosols produced by e-cigarettes may trigger the smoke alarm system in hospitals, interfering with the normal operation of medical work.
Smoke-free hospital policy: The majority of hospitals in China implement a smoke-free hospital management policy, clearly stipulating that all indoor areas within the hospital, except for specific outdoor smoking zones, are completely prohibited from smoking, including e-cigarettes.
Disrupting medical order: The use of e-cigarettes in hospitals may cause dissatisfaction among other patients and their families, interfere with the quietness and cleanliness of the medical environment, and is not conducive to the treatment and recovery of patients.