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SVMIC Risk Basics: Anesthesiology

equipment, and lasers; (2) managing fuels, such as skin

prepping solutions, ointments, and dry dressings; and (3)
reducing oxidizers by minimizing oxygen concentrations and

tented surgical draping. In the event an operating room fire

occurs, appropriate equipment and supplies must be
immediately available. The organization’s emergency plan

should include practice drills with surgical, operating room,
and anesthesia personnel so that all team members are

familiar with their fire management roles.

In order to prevent this type of situation, consider these

recommendations:

 Give proper attention to the use of heat and ignition
sources including cauterization units and lasers

 Manage fuels such as skin prepping solutions and
dressings

 Minimize oxygen concentrations

 Prevent tenting of surgical draping

 Consider practice drills with surgical operating room and

anesthesia personnel so that all team members are
familiar with their role in fire management

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