Investigation of fires reported to
ECRI, FDA and the joint commission show that 75 percent of all reported
surgical fires involve oxygen, which creates an oxygen-enriched
environment. In 70 percent of surgical fires the ignition
source was the electrosurgery
unit, which is why manufacturers discuss fire risks of this equipment.
Lasers
account for 10 percent of the fires.
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