title: Reducing the risk of surgical fires: are you assessing the risk?
abstract: In this article the authors reflect on a critical incident involving a fire in the operating theatre and review best practice for ensuring organisations assess potential fire hazards and manage the risks.
authors.affiliation: Western General Hospital.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beesley
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003972:Diathermy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005390:Fires / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D012308:Risk Management; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing