Within our HCA facilities, isolated events resulting in burn injury to the chest, neck, head and facial areas of the patient have been reported from defibrillator use. While defibrillator fires are not completely preventable, with appropriate precautions and techniques, the risk can be mitigated.
Please familiarize yourselves with the below documents to help us lower the risk of these events.
OR Fire Risk Assessment & Protocol
Patient Safety Defibrillator Huddle Card
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