Medscape: As we discussed, the fire triangle includes three elements: oxidizer, ignition source, and fuel source. We just covered the oxidizer. What are the commonly used pieces of equipment that can ...

The FDA issued guidance May 29 for reducing the risk of largely preventable surgical fires, which can result in patient burns, disfigurement and death. Surgical fires can occur when an oxidizer, an ...

Surgical fires are the seventh most hazardous healthcare technology for 2012, according to an ECRI Institute report. The report, “2012 Top 10 Health Technology Hazards,” discusses the dangers of ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched a surgical fire prevention initiative, according to an AHA News Now report. The initiative was designed to provide tools and best practices developed ...