Articles written by Carain Bonner

Fire in the Hole! A Case of Intraoperative Fire Originating in the Thoracic Cavity

Operating room (OR) fires are rare but can be catastrophic. OR fires are considered “never events,” but even with practice advisories in place and training for OR staff, they continue to be a threat in the perioperative setting. Recent data from the Emergency Care Research Institute estimates that between 200 and 240 surgical fires occur annually in the U.S., with 20 to 30 resulting in severe injury and two to three resulting in mortality.