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Fire during thoracic surgery.

A Lai1, K P Ng

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gascoigne Road, King's Park, Hong Kong, PRC.

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
|July 7, 2001
PubMed
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Electrocautery use during thoracic surgery with oxygen can ignite surgical materials, posing a fire risk. Careful management of oxygen delivery during one-lung ventilation is crucial to prevent intraoperative fires.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • A 67-year-old male underwent median sternotomy for bilateral lung lesions.
  • One-lung ventilation was initiated, leading to arterial desaturation.
  • Supplemental oxygen was administered to the non-ventilated lung via continuous positive airway pressure to address hypoxemia.

Observation:

  • A surgical fire occurred when electrocautery ignited cotton gauze within the operative field.
  • The burning gauze was promptly removed, and no complications arose.

Findings:

  • This case highlights the risk of electrocautery-induced fires during thoracic procedures.
  • Oxygen enrichment during one-lung ventilation can increase fire hazards.

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Implications:

  • The findings underscore the need for caution when using electrocautery in oxygen-enriched environments during thoracic surgery.
  • Strategies to mitigate fire risk, including alternative ventilation or cautery methods, should be considered.
  • This incident emphasizes the importance of patient safety protocols in the operating room.