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 the fire is not contained evacuation will be necessary. If the sprinkler system activates or the room fills with smoke, the patient should be evacuated, if possible, on the operating table. The oxygen and nitrous oxide line to the burning operating room should be shut off to prevent reignition of the fire. Electrical equipment involved in the fire should be disconnected from the power source. Also, electrical equipment that is on fire should not be doused with water. According to the ECRI, if the fire progresses past one minute, the entire operating suite should be evacuated. While the fire department is responding, other surgical teams should prepare their patients for immediate evacuation from the areas of danger. The doors of the burning operating room must be closed to reduce the spread of smoke and fire.

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