Surgical fires: Why are they not classed as Never Events? (August 2022)

Summary

This literature review in The Operating Theatre Journal examines why the decision was made not to class surgical fires as a 'Never Event', even though research has identified them as a preventable hazard. The author also examines steps that could be taken to further reduce the risk of surgical fires in the NHS and other health systems.

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