Flammability of silicone rubber: an unrecognized hazard.
A patient sustained a burn when silicone rubber tubing was ignited by a pencil cautery unit. Unlike polyethylene, silicone rubber does not melt prior to reaching its ignition temperature. The application of heat near or to silicone rubber is to be avoided.
D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002425:Cautery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects*
D012826:Silicone Elastomers