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 ::

Conclusions ::

Program Summary ::

Take Test Now ::

Glossary ::

Bibliography ::

Covidien Energy-Based Professional Education ::

Fire safety during surgery is an ongoing concern of all members of the surgical team.  Operating room fires can be devastating, resulting in documented patient deaths. It's essential that surgical team members know what to do in the event of an operating room fire. For that reason, continuing education on fire safety is critical. The Sentinel Event Alert issued by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) in June 2003 has greatly increased the awareness among perioperative team members of the importance of fire prevention.

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