Fire during arthroscopy — an unusual complication

Sadat-Ali, Mir; Al-Habdan, Ibrahim; Marwah, Sunil

doi:10.1007/bf01565479

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“…This database review reported 4 events of fires during arthroscopic procedures; however, all were attributed to the electrocautery devices used. On review of the literature, a case report stated that a fire occurred after an arthroscopic light source was unattached while lying on the drapes 26 .…”

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Orthopaedic Operating Room Fire Risks

2023

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Inadvertent activation of electrosurgical device was more likely to result in patient burns and harm. » There are significant knowledge gaps in the orthopaedic surgery community relating to fire prevention, fire safety, and fire management.» Arthroplasty was the most common procedure with reported fire events.» It is the responsibility of the orthopaedic surgeon to understand the risks of surgical fire in the operating room and implement actions to reduce those risks.

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