Fire in the operating theatre. Evacuation pre–planning may save lives |
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| Authors: | Mary A Moxon MB ChB FFARCS ME Ward MB BS FFARCS |
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| Institution: | Senior Registrar, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, Oxford, OX3 9DU.;Consultant Anaesthetist, Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU. |
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| Abstract: | An operating theatre fire and the steps taken to deal with it are described; the difficulties encountered in evacuating anaesthetised patients are highlighted. Measures which might be taken to prevent recurrence of these problems, and recommendations on the institution of fire drills for the safety of patients and staff are given. |
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| Keywords: | Operating rooms personnel Electrical systems fire |
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