@article{ref1,
title="Reducing fire and burn risk in the operating room-testing of a novel device",
journal="Surgical Endoscopy",
year="2021",
author="Knackstedt, Mark I. and Yu, Katherine M. and Roy, Soham and Smith, Lee P. and Webb, Nathaniel H.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Burn injury and operating room fires are significant risks for both surgical patients and staff. The purpose of this study was to examine the fire and  burn risks associated with two types of fiberoptic light cables and evaluate the  efficacy of a novel device in reducing the risk of these fire and burn injuries. <br><br>METHODS: A 300-W light source was connected sequentially to two standard fiberoptic  cables (Storz and Olympus). The distal ends were buried in, or rested on, standard  operating room materials including a cotton green towel and a blue propylene drape  to assess the risk of fire formation or burn injury. The Gloshield device was then  attached to the ends of the cables and the experiment was repeated. Trials  simulating improper use of the device were then conducted with the Gloshield device  placed either too deep or too shallow on the end of the light cable. All trials were  conducted for a maximum of 10 min or until a positive result (burn or fire) was  achieved. Trials were conducted in room air or with supplemental 100% oxygen and  repeated for accuracy. <br><br>RESULTS: Both the Storz and Olympus fiber optic cables were  capable of producing burns in standard operating room towels and drapes in control  trials. The Gloshield device prevented thermal injury when properly attached in all  conditions. Improper use trials demonstrated that the device may be ineffective when  not applied properly. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The Gloshield device is effective in reducing the  risk of thermal burn injury by protecting the distal ends of endoscopic light cables  from operating room materials. However, the device needs to be attached  appropriately in order to provide protective benefits.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0930-2794",
doi="10.1007/s00464-020-08209-9",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00464-020-08209-9"
}