Prevention of flash fires during facial surgery performed under local anesthesia

Brian K. Howard; Joseph L. Leach

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Prevention of flash fires during facial surgery performed under local anesthesia

Brian K. Howard, Joseph L. Leach

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Abstract

As more surgical procedures are being performed under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation, complications associated with these techniques are more likely to be experienced. We report a case of an intraoperative flash fire that occurred while supplemental oxygen was being used in this scenario. A literature review and suggestions for prevention of this complication are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	248-251
Number of pages	4
Journal	Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology
Volume	106
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/000348949710600313
State	Published - Jan 1 1997

Keywords

ambulatory surgery
bums
fires
intraoperative complications
oxygen

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Otorhinolaryngology

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Prevention of flash fires during facial surgery performed under local anesthesia

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