07.29.06

Yet another worry: surgical fires

Posted in Health, Medical at 8:39 pm by LeisureGuy

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According to the non-profit health agency, ECRI, “Virtually all operating room fires ignite on or in the patient. These fires typically result in little damage to equipment, cause considerable injury to patients, and are a complete surprise to the staff.” [The patient, too, I bet. - LG]

Read here. Also, questions to ask, etc.

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