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 ::

If measures to contain the fire are not effective, toxic smoke will form a hot, dense layer near the ceiling, obliterating overhead lights. The smoke can migrate through the room ventilation system or from room to room from under doors as shown in the photograph. Staff should keep low, quickly get and use fire extinguishers. Hopefully, sprinkler systems will activate and room ventilation may also automatically shut down to prevent smoke from entering other areas.

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