Surgical Burns Action Group

Summary

The Surgical Burns Action Group (SBAG) is a leading reference point for conversations around surgical burn and fire prevention.

The SBAG consolidates clinical and patient support to remove the significant gaps in the NHS’ reporting of surgical burns, ensuring patients are properly informed on the risk of a fire, and clinicians on the necessary safety requirements.

The SBAG website includes useful information and materials about surgical fires and burns.

Content

• Email template for reporting a surgical fire
• How to manage surgical fires
• Risk assessment tool
• At the scene of a surgical fire
• Prevention and management of surgical fires in the UK
• Skin preparation and surgical fires