Perioperative Safety and Equipment Focus

Question 1

Common oxidizers include:

Answer 1

Oxygen

Nitrous oxide

Sevoflurane

Question 2

Common ignition sources:

Answer 2

ESU’s

Argon beam coagulators

Lasers

Fiber-optic light sources and light cables

Power tools/drills/burrs

Defibrillator paddles

Electrical equipment

Question 3

Common fuel sources include:

Answer 3

Patient and staff linens and drapes

Prep solutions

Skin degreasers/tinctures/aerosols

Body tissues and patient hair

Intestinal gases