Fire

Question 1

most common sites for fire

Answer 1

• head
• face
• chest
• neck
• airway

Question 2

fire triangle

Answer 2

• ignition source
• fuel
• oxygen

Question 3

fire risk: keep oxygen below ___

Answer 3

<30%

Question 4

reduce fire risk by

Answer 4

• blending oxygen and air
• alternative draping
• diluting under drape space with air
• bipolar cautery
• surgical preps need to dry

Question 5

steps when fire present

Answer 5

• turn off O2
• remove ETT tube
• water in airway
• re-intubate