The document discusses fire safety in operating theaters. It outlines the fire triad of fuel, oxidizer, and ignition source and emphasizes prevention by separating these elements. It describes typical fuels and ignition sources in operating rooms and recommendations to reduce risks, such as using laser-resistant endotracheal tubes. The document also covers management of different types of fires and the importance of safety education for appropriate responses to fires.

1. Explosion & Fire Safety in Operation theatre Moderator: Dr Jesni Joseph Speaker: Dr Gagan Brar

4. Typical coexisting ingredients that could cause an OR fire

8. Pulmonary toxicity of combustion products Consumption of oxygen by fire Reduced oxygen availability, d/t CO

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22. MANAGEMENT

24. Small, light, no residue/ toxicity Leaves residue, damages equipments, ? toxicity Heavy bulky devices Heavy bulky devices, risk of electric shock Inexpensive, non toxic Notes Interrupts oxidation, disperses heat Interrupts oxidation, disperses heat Interrupts oxidation, disperses heat Interrupts oxidation, disperses heat Interrupts oxd Mechanism Class A/B/C Class A/B/C Class B/C small A Class A/ some B Small class A Type of fire Halon Dry chemical CO 2 Water Fire blanket

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