Surgical Fires -- Prevention, Suppression, and Response
David Hood, Russell Phillips & Assoc
Gerald Healy, Harvard Medical School
Charles Cowles, University Of Texas Medical Center

Format: Audio MP3 Download: $18
Audio Compact Disc: $23

The risk and ramifications of surgical fires continue to elevate the importance of education and training on the topic. This session will present best practices around surgical fire prevention, suppression, and evacuation. It will outline the recent FDA "Preventing Surgical Fires Initiative" and associated resources. The fire service aspect of working in this unique and unfamiliar setting will also be addressed.