Sally Andres and Her Orientee Have Returned from an Airway

Sally Andres and her 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 risk reduction strategy that involves collaboration of the entire surgical team during otorhinolaryngologic surgery would be:

A) placing ESU active electrodes in a secure holster.
B) maintaining the laser on standby until needed.
C) identifying the fire risk score during the preincision time-out.
D) conducting regularly scheduled team simulations that rehearse an airway fire protocol.

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