Introduction to the Operating Room
LESSON 3: Safety in the Operating Room
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3-4. CONDITIONS PRODUCING EXPLOSIONS
Three conditions must be present to produce an explosion--first, a flammable agent (gas, vapor, or liquid) must be present; then, there must be a source of ignition as well as oxygen or a substance providing oxygen. (See figure below of explosion representation). The elimination of any one of these conditions is an important factor in the prevention of explosions.
NOTE: The above figure is representative of an explosion.
