Facial fire with use of high‐flow nasal oxygen during laser surgery

• DOI: 10.1002/anr3.12329
• Publication Date: 2024-10-07T08:13:24Z
• Authors: S. Shankla; N. De Zoysa; J. Bird; M. Girgis
• Keywords: Subglottic stenosis

Summary Use of high‐flow nasal oxygen to enable apnoeic oxygenation during tubeless airway surgery is well‐established. The use an ignition source in this oxygen‐rich environment increases the risk surgical fire. We present a case facial fire secondary carbon dioxide laser and procedure for subglottic stenosis. incident occurred when was being tested near patient, resulting superficial burns patient's face neck. unaffected were managed conservatively. This highlights important safety consideration presence role human factors in‐built mitigation features.