Improvement in hand-held CO2 laser safety.
A modification of the CO2 laser hand-piece is presented which utilizes a simple finger controlled mechanical shutter. This instrument safeguards against accidental direction of the laser beam.
Martin-Hirsch
D P
DP
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
Smelt
G J
GJ
D000056:Accident Prevention; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*