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The Center recommends creating a fire plan and educating staff to reduce the risk of surgical fires. Staff members, including surgeons and anesthesiologists, need to control heat sources by following laser and electrosurgical unit safety practices, managing fuels by allowing sufficient time for patient preparation, and following organizational guidelines for minimizing oxygen concentration under the drapes.
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