Flash fire definition
Flash fire. For the purposes of this thesis flash fires will be defined as unexpected, sudden fires of very short duration (less than a few seconds). High-risk procedure: is defined as one in which an ignition source (e.g., electrosurgical unit) may come in proximity to an oxidizer-enriched atmosphere (e.g., supplemental oxygen and/or nitrous oxide), thereby increasing the risk of fire. Examples of high-risk procedures include, but are not limited to, tonsillectomy, tracheostomy, removal of laryngeal papillomas, cataract or other eye surgery, ▇▇▇▇ hole surgery, or removal of lesions on the head, neck, or face (▇▇▇▇▇▇ et al., 2008).