title: Precaution and safety in carbon dioxide laser surgery.
abstract: The introduction of the carbon dioxide laser--(in 1972) by Strong and Jako as a surgical tool for removal of laryngeal papilloma--heralded a new period of surgical refinement and precision in otolaryngology and also led to adjustment and precautions in operating room setup and in the administration of anesthetics. This article recounts 8 years of experience in carbon dioxide laser surgery on 3500 head and neck patients. Techniques and precautions of administering anesthetics for laser surgery are presented. The management of a laser-ignited burn is also discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D008875:Middle Aged; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide