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Improvement in hand-held CO2 laser safety.

Authors :
Martin-Hirsch DP
Smelt GJ
Source :
The Journal of laryngology and otology [J Laryngol Otol] 1994 Mar; Vol. 108 (3), pp. 233-4.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

A modification of the CO2 laser hand-piece is presented which utilizes a simple finger controlled mechanical shutter. This instrument safeguards against accidental direction of the laser beam.

Subjects

Subjects :
Accident Prevention
Equipment Design
Equipment Safety
Humans
Laser Therapy instrumentation

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-2151
Volume :
108
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of laryngology and otology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8169506
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215100126374
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