The Perioperative Nurse and His Orientee Have Returned from an Airway

The perioperative nurse and his orientee have returned from an airway fire simulation exercise with the otorhinolaryngologic surgeon,fellow,and anesthesia provider.They were amazed at the statistics for OR fires and the threat of serious injury to the patient and team.Patients undergoing otorhinolaryngologic procedures are at greater risk for fire injury because of the proximity of the surgical field to high concentrations of oxygen.The team discussed a plan to change their practices.An example of a valid fire prevention strategy that involves the entire surgical team during otorhinolaryngologic surgery would be:

A) placing ESU active electrodes in a basin of sterile water.
B) keeping cottonoid patties and strings completely dry when used around the laser.
C) identifying the fire risk score during the postprocedure debriefing.
D) collaborating with the anesthesia provider and surgeon to prevent fire risks.

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