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Oliver C Bellevue¹, Bennett M Johnson², Andrew F Feczko²

¹Department of General Surgery, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA, oliverbellevue@gmail.com.

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Area of Science:

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Medical Device Safety

Background:

Operating theater fires are a rare but severe complication.
Risk factors include the presence of oxidants, fuels, and ignition sources.

Observation:

An intraperitoneal fire ignited during an exploratory laparotomy for perforated viscus.
The ignition occurred within the abdominal cavity during the surgical procedure.

Findings:

The intraoperative fire was successfully managed without causing patient injury.
This incident highlights the potential for unexpected ignition events in the operating room.

Implications:

Reinforces the need for vigilance regarding fire prevention strategies in surgical settings.
Suggests a review of protocols for managing potential ignition sources during laparotomy.