title: Carbon dioxide lasers in anesthesia.
abstract: Carbon dioxide lasers have been used in medicine since the 1960s. They have created new challenges for the anesthesia provider. A review of laser physics, laser characteristics, potential complications, and anesthetic techniques is presented.
authors: K E
authors: KE
authors: Phelan
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects; D005107:Explosions / Q000517:prevention & control; D005390:Fires / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide