The electric scalpel operates on high values of electric current and tension, which leads to spark formation, exposing the staff to risks. Combustion depends on three elements: fuel, oxidant and ignition. The fuel is represented by the endotracheal tube (ET), composed by a material named polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The oxidant is represented by the oxygen. The ignition occurs when the electric scalpel, laser or diathermic loop are activated. The anesthesiologist plays a crucial role in the prevention and management of crises in the operating room.
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Combustion, Tracheostomy, Electric Scalpel, Anesthesia
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Bruno Vítor Martins Santiago, Amanda Cavalcante Pineschi, Ivan Pallacios, Adriana Aleixo, Ivani Corrêa Mesquita, et al. (2017). Electric Scalpel Induced Combustion of the Endotracheal Tube During Tracheostomy - Case Report. American Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2(4), 49-52. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajtcs.20170204.11
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Bruno Vítor Martins Santiago; Amanda Cavalcante Pineschi; Ivan Pallacios; Adriana Aleixo; Ivani Corrêa Mesquita, et al. Electric Scalpel Induced Combustion of the Endotracheal Tube During Tracheostomy - Case Report. Am. J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. 2017, 2(4), 49-52. doi: 10.11648/j.ajtcs.20170204.11
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Bruno Vítor Martins Santiago, Amanda Cavalcante Pineschi, Ivan Pallacios, Adriana Aleixo, Ivani Corrêa Mesquita, et al. Electric Scalpel Induced Combustion of the Endotracheal Tube During Tracheostomy - Case Report. Am J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;2(4):49-52. doi: 10.11648/j.ajtcs.20170204.11
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