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The Hazards of Electrical Apparatus in the Operating Theatre
Author(s) -
Williamson J. A. H.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1968.tb06269.x
Subject(s) - plea , medicine , vigilance (psychology) , work (physics) , medical emergency , electricity , mechanical engineering , law , electrical engineering , engineering , neuroscience , political science , biology
Electrical hazards have developed insidiously in operating theatres over recent years, and few people who work in them are aware of the dangers. The formulation of more appropriate safety codes and the education of medical people concerning the safe use of electricity are urged. The hazards that now exist are discussed, with examples, and some basic electrical concepts which apply to these hazards are examined. A plea is made for a more responsible attitude by doctors, and for higher standards of maintenance and vigilance.