Convertors® Infection Control
Educational program
Surgical Fire Prevention: A Comprehensive Look
Lit. No. CON01180
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Operating room fires can occur anywhere in the perioperative area, including on or in a surgical patient. Although surgical and operating (OR) fires are a relatively rare occurrence, the consequences can be devastating. The surgical setting has various ignition sources in the form of electrical equipment, lasers and fiberoptics. This environment also has an abundance of fuel sources that are frequently oxygen-enriched. Every member of the surgical team should be cognizant of fire prevention and knowledgeable of the necessary steps, should a fire occur. Identifying and then controlling the three components of the fire triangle is critical to fire prevention.
Intended Audience
Developed for physicians, nurses, surgical technicians and other health-care professionals who are responsible for patient safety, monitoring and preventing the occurrence of surgical fires, and responding appropriately should a fire emergency occur.
Accreditation/Credit Hours
- ACCME Accreditation for physicians' continuing medical education
- 2 category 1 credits towards AMA Physician's Recognition Award
- 2 contact hours provided by an agency accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
- 2 CEs in category 1 for continuing education in surgical technology, approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.
This continuing medical education activity was provided by Cardinal Health with educational grant funds and is sponsored by HealthStream.
