In this simulation of fire caused by the ESU, the entire patient head and drapes were in flames 24 seconds after a spark from the ESU.
From: Barker SJ, Polson JS. Fire in the operating room: a case report and laboratory study. Anesth Analg 2001; 93:960. DOI:
10.1097/00000539-200110000-00031. Copyright © 2001 International Anesthesia Research Society. Reproduced with permission from Wolters Kluwer Health. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is prohibited.
