Operation Theatre Fire, Electrical & Disaster Safety
Critical Safety Protocols Every Surgical Hospital Must Follow
At Aayush Multispeciality Hospital, Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
General, Laparoscopic, Laser & Daycare Surgery Specialist
Why OT Safety Beyond Surgery Is Crucial
Operation Theatres contain:
✔ Oxygen-rich environments
✔ Electrical equipment
✔ Flammable disinfectants
✔ Lasers & cautery devices
Without strict safety protocols, fires, electrical accidents, or disasters can become fatal.
Common OT Safety Hazards
✔ Electrical short circuits
✔ Oxygen-related fire hazards
✔ Electrocautery sparks
✔ Laser-induced burns
✔ Power failure during surgery
Preparedness prevents catastrophe.
OT Fire Safety: The Fire Triangle
Fire requires:
🔥 Oxygen
🔥 Ignition source
🔥 Fuel
OTs contain all three—making fire prevention mandatory.
Fire Prevention Protocols in OT
✔ Proper oxygen flow control
✔ Safe handling of spirit-based antiseptics
✔ Use of flame-resistant drapes
✔ Regular inspection of cautery equipment
Small precautions prevent major disasters.
Electrical Safety in Operation Theatre
✔ Proper earthing of all equipment
✔ Regular electrical audits
✔ Avoiding overloading sockets
✔ Battery backup for critical devices
Electric safety protects both patient & staff.
Medical Gas Safety (Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide)
✔ Color-coded pipelines
✔ Leak detection systems
✔ Proper cylinder storage
✔ Emergency shut-off valves
Gas safety is life safety.
Laser Safety Protocols
✔ Laser warning signage
✔ Eye protection for staff
✔ Smoke evacuation systems
✔ Trained personnel only
Laser misuse can cause burns and blindness.
Power Failure & Backup Systems
✔ UPS for anesthesia machines
✔ Generator backup
✔ Automatic power switching
Surgery must never stop mid-procedure.
Disaster Management Inside OT
✔ Fire extinguishers inside OT
✔ Emergency exit pathways
✔ Mock disaster drills
✔ OT evacuation protocols
Staff readiness saves lives.
OT Staff Training & Drills
✔ Regular fire drills
✔ Electrical safety training
✔ Equipment handling education
✔ Emergency response simulation
Training reduces panic during real events.
Documentation & Compliance
✔ Safety checklists
✔ Equipment maintenance logs
✔ Incident reporting system
✔ Regulatory compliance
Documentation ensures accountability.
OT Safety Standards at Aayush Multispeciality Hospital
✔ Strict fire & electrical audits
✔ Emergency response planning
✔ Trained OT personnel
✔ Continuous safety monitoring
Safety is built into the system.
Why Patients Trust Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
✔ Zero compromise on OT safety
✔ Ethical surgical environment
✔ Patient-first infrastructure planning
✔ Strong emergency preparedness
Safe surgery begins with a safe OT.
Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address
📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment, Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33033
🌐 https://drankurbhanushali.com
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Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic – Full Address
📍 Shop No 4, Laxmi Krupa Building, Edulji Road, Charai, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33066
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