Indirect Ignition of the Endotracheal Tube During Carbon Dioxide Laser Surgery

Carol A. Hirshman; James Smith; M. Stuart Strong

doi:10.1001/archotol.1980.00790340047012

Indirect Ignition of the Endotracheal Tube During Carbon Dioxide Laser Surgery

Carol A. Hirshman, James Smith, M. Stuart Strong

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Abstract

We report here a case of an endotracheal tube fire occurring during carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser surgery in the path of gases that support combustion. The tube was thought to be ignited by flaming tissue in close proximity to the tip and not directly by the laser. Tubes 1 cm away from an object repeatedly hit by the laser can easily be ignited indirectly. Aluminum-tape wrapping does not prevent this complication. We recommend caution when using the CO₂ laser in the path of combustible gases in the presence of flammable objects.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	639-641
Number of pages	3
Journal	Archives of Otolaryngology
Volume	106
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1980.00790340047012
State	Published - Oct 1980
Externally published	Yes

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