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 ::

The fire can be extinguished by disrupting the fire triangle, by diminishing or removing one or all of its sides. A small fire can be smothered with a wet sponge or towel, or the burning material can be removed from the patient. Patting the fire out with the hand is not advisable because the gloved hand could be burned.

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