title: Improvement in hand-held CO2 laser safety.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Martin-Hirsch
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Smelt
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*