title: Accidents detract from laser's potential.
abstract: Breakthroughs in laser applications to surgery have sparked interest in laser technology. But as equipment proliferates, so does the potential for malfunctions and operator errors. Serious accidents happen when such a powerful force goes astray.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Wagner
mesh_terms: D000059:Accidents; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D013523:Surgical Equipment / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology*