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Warning
Danger: Explosion Hazard Do not use
electrosurgery in the presence of flammable
anesthetics.
Fire Hazard Both oxygen (O
oxide (N O) support combustion. Watch for
2
enriched O and N O atmospheres near the
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surgical site, especially during head and neck
surgery. Enriched O
2
result in fires and burns to patients or
surgical personnel.
) and nitrous
2
atmospheres may
Warning
Fire/Explosion Hazard The following
substances contribute to increased fire and
explosion hazards in the operating room:
• Oxygen-enriched environments
• Oxidizing agents, such as N
atmospheres
– Verify all anesthesia circuit
connections are leak free before
and during use of electrosurgery.
– Verify endotracheal tubes are leak
free and that the cuff seals properly
to prevent oxygen leaks.
– If an uncuffed tube is in use, pack the
throat with wet sponges around the
uncuffed tube.
– If possible, stop supplemental oxygen
at least one minute before and during
use of electrosurgery.
• Alcohol-based skin prepping agents and
tinctures
– Activate the electrosurgical unit only
after vapors from skin prep solutions
and tinctures have dissipated.
• Naturally occurring flammable gases
(such as methane) that may accumulate
in body cavities.
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