Fire Prevention and Safety Home ::

Instructions ::

Prevention and Safety During Surgical Procedures ::

Program Content ::

JCAHO Sentinel Event Alert ::

JCAHO Recommends ::

AORN Fire Position
Statement ::

NFPA 99 – Standard for Health Care Facilities ::

Fires Reported to ECRI ::

Root Causes of Fires ::

The Fire Triangle ::

Fuel Combustion ::

Ignition Sources ::

Fuel Sources ::

Oxidizers ::

Preparing for Fires ::

Preventing Fires ::

Control of Ignition Sources ::

Manage Fuels ::

Minimize Oxidizers ::

Endotracheal Tubes ::

Managing Fires ::

Need for Prompt Response

In Case of Fire R A C E

A Small Fire Can Quickly Progress

Small Fire on the Patient

Large Fire on the Patient

If the Fire Cannot Be Contained

Evacuating the Patient

Endotracheal Tube Fire

Conclusions ::

Program Summary ::

Take Test Now ::

Glossary ::

Bibliography ::

Suggested Readings ::

Covidien Energy-Based Professional Education ::

Most fires in the operating room involve the patient. Whether it is in the patient or on the patient, a rapid response by the surgical team can avert a disaster. Quick action must taken if the surgical team sees smoke, smells fire or witnesses a flash of heat or flame, quick action must taken.

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