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Improvement in hand-held CO2 laser safety

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

D. P. Martin-Hirsch  and
G. J. C. Smelt
D. P. Martin-Hirsch*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Huddersfield.
G. J. C. Smelt
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Huddersfield.
*
D. P. Martin-Hirsch, 15 Adwalton Green, Drighlington, Bradford BD11 1BT.
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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.

Keywords

Laser surgerySafety
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 3 , March 1994 , pp. 233 - 234
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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