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Medical laser safety hazard evaluation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12132727     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Health care laser systems offer general laser hazards and additional specific concerns unique to the clinical environment. A formal laser hazard evaluation procedure provides an efficient mechanism for identifying potential laser safety hazards. This paper outlines such a medical laser hazard evaluation program and highlights the unique characteristics of medical lasers.
Authors:
Ben E Edwards; L K Barnes; J B Gibbs; G B Nguyen
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health physics     Volume:  83     ISSN:  0017-9078     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Phys     Publication Date:  2002 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-07-22     Completed Date:  2002-07-31     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985093R     Medline TA:  Health Phys     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S36-44     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Duke University Radiation Safety, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Edwar086@mc.duke.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Lasers / adverse effects*
Radiation Protection*
Safety Management*

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