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Fire during the use of Nd-Yag laser.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11551615     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Fire during the use of Nd-Yag laser is a very rare complication. A case report of laser fire during the use of Nd-Yag laser for congenital subglottic stenosis is reported. The probable causes for the fire, management and short review of literature are dealt with. This case report highlights the importance of following the safety protocol during laser surgery.
Authors:
K K Handa; A P Bhalla; A Arora
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology     Volume:  60     ISSN:  0165-5876     ISO Abbreviation:  Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol.     Publication Date:  2001 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-09-11     Completed Date:  2001-11-01     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8003603     Medline TA:  Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol     Country:  Ireland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  239-42     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, India. handak@chequemail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Child, Preschool
Equipment Safety
Fires*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal
Laryngoscopy
Laryngostenosis / congenital,  surgery*
Laser Therapy / adverse effects*,  instrumentation*,  methods
Male
Neodymium / adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
7440-00-8/Neodymium

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