title: [Side effects and complications of therapy with laser and intense light sources].
abstract: The possible treatment errors and complications with the use of laser and non-laser light sources are presented along with corresponding preventive measures. Particular emphasis is laid on practice-related errors and how to avoid them. A checklist for the safe conduct of treatments using laser and non-laser light sources completes the article.
authors.affiliation: Laserklinik Karlsruhe, Kaiserstr. 104, 76133 Karlsruhe. hammes@raulin.de
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hammes
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kimmig
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*