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Introduction to the Operating Room LESSON 3: Safety in the Operating Room
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3-8. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Table 3-1 lists the fire extinguishers used for different types of fire that may occur in the OR. The OR specialist should know the location of these extinguishers and be thoroughly familiar with their operation.
Table 3-1. Types of fire extinguishers and their uses.
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