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Archive > November, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 11

Safety

A Refresher on Fire Prevention

Mark Bruley, CCE

Seven of 10 OR fires occur at the head, neck or upper chest during cases involving oxygen delivery under monitored anesthesia care. Eliminating oxygen-enriched atmospheres — which increase the flammability of drapes, plastics and hair — is a great way to prevent surgical fires. Let's review the risks of each of the fire triangle's components: oxidizers, fuels and ignition sources.

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