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title: National Fire Prevention Week perfect time to learn ways to stop surgical fires
description: It’s never too late to remind staff and physicians about the factors that contribute to surgical fires and  lace to reduce the risk of surgical fires. Together, we can make a safer environment!
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# [National Fire Prevention Week perfect time to learn ways to stop surgical fires](https://blog.centerforpatientsafety.org/2017/10/13/national-fire-prevention-week-perfect-time-to-learn-ways-to-stop-surgical-fires)

 Written by [Eunice Halverson, MA, CPPS](https://blog.centerforpatientsafety.org/author/eunice-halverson-ma-cpps) | Oct 13, 2017 6:55:09 PM

<https://www.centerforpatientsafety.org/2017/10/13/national-fire-prevention-week-perfect-time-to-learn-ways-to-stop-surgical-fires/fire/>The Center for Patient Safety joins The Joint Commission in recognizing National Fire Prevention Week. Unfortunately, surgical fires continue to occur.  Recent reports to the Center’s PSO include:

- 4x4 held by the surgeon caught on fire from a cautery during eye surgery
- Electrical fire in the fluoro base of a cysto table
- Flash fire during removal of a mole
- Patient’s beard started on fire during removal of lesions with cautery

 

It’s never too late to remind staff and physicians about the factors that contribute to surgical fires and  lace to reduce the risk of surgical fires. Together, we can make a safer environment!

[View full post](https://blog.centerforpatientsafety.org/2017/10/13/national-fire-prevention-week-perfect-time-to-learn-ways-to-stop-surgical-fires)

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