Surgical Airway Fires – Mechanisms and Management
Hazards exist when ignition sources are used in the oxygen-enriched atmospheres (i.e., atmospheres containing more than 23% oxygen ) that are commonly present in the airway during surgery...
Hazards of Endoscopy
Perforation: The presence of gross blood, stool, bile, or other unidentified substance on the sharp obturator after withdrawal may indicate perforation of an intra-abdominal organ. Bleeding: This can occur from…