Fire Prevention in the OR

7. What type of extinguisher is recommended for active fires in the OR?
10. Where should the surgical team always place the Bovie when not in use?
11. What is a primary ignition source mentioned, often referred to as an electrocautery unit?
12. What device locations should staff know, along with fire pulls?
13. What code should be called during an operating room fire?
14. What team manages anesthetic gases and secures the airway during a fire?
16. What should be conducted at the start of every surgery to prevent fires? (3 words no space)
18. What should staff do with the patient bed if evacuation is needed and the patient cannot ambulate?

1. What is the average number of operating room fires in the United States every year?
2. What is essential for staff to reduce operating room fires?
3. What action ensures prep solution is safe before surgery begins?
4. This should be activated immediately in the event of a fire in the OR.
5. In managing a surgical fire, what should be removed away from the patient first?
6. What should not be allowed when applying Chloraprep to avoid fire risks?
8. What prep solution should be allowed to dry for a full 3 minutes to prevent fires?
9. What checklists are located on anesthesia carts that staff should be aware of?
15. For L&D, what fire risk level involves using Bovie or light source without supplemental oxygen?
17. What action should be taken with the cystoscope light when not in use?