title: Safety considerations and safety protocol for laser surgery.
abstract: The critical importance of laser safety depends on a precise knowledge of the physics of each type of laser and on the tissue effects each type produces in the constantly changing environment during surgery. The considerations involved in using the most common lasers--safety guidelines, general protocol, and specific measures--are outlined.
mesh_terms: D000777:Anesthetics; D001128:Argon; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D005135:Eye Protective Devices; D005390:Fires / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D053685:Laser Therapy; D012449:Safety; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D001128:Argon