title: The control of fire hazard during cutaneous laser therapy.
abstract: This article reviews the literature on fire hazard relating to the laser treatment of cutaneous conditions and collates recommended precautions. Further suggestions are added.
authors.affiliation: Bedford Laser Treatment Centre, Bedford Hospital, Bedford, UK.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dave
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Mahaffey
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005390:Fires / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects*