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S Khatiwada1, B Bhattarai, R Acharya
1Department of Anaesthesiology, BP KIHS, Dhran, Nepal. drsindhukhatiwada@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Electrocautery has become an indispensable tool in the operating room mainly to achieve bloodless surgical field. However, it does carry several risks including fire burn. Abundant fuels and oxidizer in operation theatre in the presence of electrocautery can easily get ignited, imposing serious risk to the patient and health professionals. This report of a case of surgical site burn injury due to unintentional reuse of a spirit soaked gauze piece intends to create awareness among health professionals and staff regarding such serious complication.
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