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Recommendations of agencies/organizations

Types and locations of fires

Components of the fire triangle

  • Ignition sources
  • Fuel sources
  • Oxidizers

Strategies for preventing and managing fires

During this program you will learn about the components of the fire triangle (ignition sources, fuel sources and oxidizers), which are all present during surgical procedures. The program will identify strategies to prevent fires, as well as to manage a fire should one occur. It's important to remember that operating room fires are 100 percent preventable.

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