The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority offers a free, downloadable post on how to prevent airway fires during surgery.
The poster includes several ways to minimize airway fires during electrosurgery and laser surgery. The document also offers strategies on how to fight airway fires.
Download the poster (PDF) for use in your facility.
Note: View our database providing 150 reports that link to free, downloadable and adaptable tools for use in surgery centers, hospitals and other organizations by clicking here.
The poster includes several ways to minimize airway fires during electrosurgery and laser surgery. The document also offers strategies on how to fight airway fires.
Download the poster (PDF) for use in your facility.
Note: View our database providing 150 reports that link to free, downloadable and adaptable tools for use in surgery centers, hospitals and other organizations by clicking here.
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