Surgical fire caused by electrocautery in ambient air
Introduction: The fire triangle comprises the ignition source, fuel and oxidizer which is necessary for the initiation of fire. Most surgical fires occur in an oxygen-enriched environment. We report a case of surgical fire in ambient air where an alcohol-based antiseptic was involved. Case report: A...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2010105815598459 |