title: Laser instrumentation and safety.
abstract: A review of the operation principles of lasers and the various types used in chest medicine is given. This includes CO2, Nd:YAG, argon, krypton, and dye lasers. Safety considerations in the use of lasers are also outlined.
mesh_terms: D001128:Argon; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D004396:Coloring Agents; D004724:Endoscopy; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007726:Krypton; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D007726:Krypton; D001128:Argon