In conclusion, virtually all operating
room fires ignite on or in the patient. Furthermore, the basic elements
of a fire are always present during surgery. This mandates vigilance
by the surgical team to control the fire
triangle, which is the best defense against an ignition incident.
The entire team is responsible for fire prevention.
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