Prevalence and root causes of operating room fires in the United States 2014–2024
Abstract Background Operating room fires, though rare, pose serious risks to patient and operator safety. Among the known ignition sources, light-emitting surgical devices—including fiberoptic cables, headlamps, and light boxes—are increasingly recognized contributors. However, the true prevalence a...
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BMC
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Patient Safety in Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-025-00441-3 |
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