A safer alternative to the spirit lamp as a mirror warmer in otolaryngology.
The spirit lamp has been used as a mirror warmer in ear, nose and throat departments since the beginning of the speciality. A naked flame is a fire hazard and causes burns. A semi-conductive ceramic heater used for manipulating spectacle frames is a safer alternative.
Department of Otolaryngology, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Clywd, UK.
J F
JF
Coakley
G J
GJ
Arthurs
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M
Heyward
D004869:Equipment Safety; D006361:Heating / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000295:instrumentation*