Anesthesia/Circulator
This person would turn off the oxygen/gases to the patient in the event of an OR fire.
Who is the Anesthesiolgoist or CRNA?
The fire risk assessment should be included in this part of the events before the start of the case.
What is the time out?
When a fire breaks out on the surgical field, this the first thing the surgical tech should do
What is remove any burning material from the patient?
This needs to be done before a laser case to ensure safety for all involved and outside the OR.
What is cover all windows and place appropriate signs on doors.
Once a fire on the surgical field is noted, the Anesthesiaologist stops this from flowing to the patient
What is oxygen?
Pulling the alarm, calling a Code Red, and obtaining the fire extinguisher are all responsibilities of this nurse
What is the Circulator ?
This should be kept on the field in all laser cases in the event of an OR fire.
What is sterile water or normal saline and towels?
If the fire is located in the main operating rooms, evacuation should be to this location
What is the PCU area?
This should be worn by all individuals in the OR during cases using lasers.
What are goggles/glasses?
If the procedure is in progress, the surgical tech should help the surgeon do this
What is complete the procedure as soon as possible?
This is the number one source of heat in the Operating room
What is the ESU (cautery)?
This is the acronym for how to use a fire extinguisher if it is needed in the OR
What is P.A.S.S?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
This can be used to ventilate the patient in the absence of oxygen
What is room air and ambu bags?
Ensure this is done before the laser is brought into the OR.
What is checked in by maintenance?
This is the last thing the surgical tech will help with during an OR fire
What is evacuation?
This type of prepping agent must dry completely before draping and surgery can begin as it can cause a fire if not used properly
What is an Alcohol based prep (Chloroprep)?
This is the acronym for the order what to do in the event of a fire in the OR.
What is R.A.C.E?
Rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish
This is how long liquid skin preps should be allowed to dry before draping the patient.
What is 3 minutes ?
This is where most fires occur on a patient in the OR.
What is the head, neck or upper chest area?
This person is the laser safety officer at SJPH.
Who is Dr. Clay Boyd?
This is the location of the shut off valves for the gases being supplied to the OR.
What is the Main OR hallway wall next to the scrub sink?