Surgical fires--learn not to burn.(Home Study Program) From: AORN Journal | Date: July 1, 2004| Author: Smith, Carol | COPYRIGHT 2004 Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

* CONSEQUENCES OF A SURGICAL FIRE can be deadly. Fires can occur in any setting where invasive procedures are performed. The basic principle to remember is that people start most fires, and people can prevent them.

* FIRE SAFETY TRAINING IS ESSENTIAL so that staff members recognize the elements of the fire triangle and how these elements come together eve every day in their practice.

* FIRE DRILLS ARE AN IMPORTANT ASPECT of this training. Education also must include review...