Hundreds of fires happen during surgeries each year, according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
is a lung disease which can make it difficult for the sufferer to breathe.
During the operation, one of the bullae was cut, causing air to rush out. The medics responded by upping the gases used in the operation, including oxygen. The hospital staff were able to put out the fire and continue the surgery without any further hiccups. The patient did not suffer any injuries.there are only a handful of documented causes of chest cavity fires. Three involved thoracic surgery, while the other three occurred during coronary bypass grafting.
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