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Title: Endotracheal tube ignition during laser surgery of the larynx. Author: Burgess GE, LeJeune FE. Journal: Arch Otolaryngol; 1979 Sep; 105(9):561-2. PubMed ID: 573110. Abstract: The ignition of an endotracheal tube was caused by laser penetration of an unprotected portion of the tube during resection of laryngeal papillomas. We discuss the factors that contributed to the ignition, the hazards that were encountered, and the methods of prevention that were used.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]