RT Book, Section
A1 Gerbstadt, Christine
A2 Freeman, Brian S.
A2 Berger, Jeffrey S.
SR Print(0)
ID 1135738345
T1 Laser Safety
T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part Two Advanced Exam
YR 2016
FD 2016
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781259641770
LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1135738345
RD 2024/04/19
AB Laser  (light  amplification  by  stimulated  emission  of  radiation)  differs  from  common  light  in  that  it  emits  a  more  focused,  or  coherent  beam.  This  specialized  beam  transmits  energy,  potentially  useful  to  cut  or  vaporize  tissue  in  surgery.  Additionally,  because  laser  beams  remain  compact  over  distances  for  which  regular  light  would  diffuse,  lasers  can  be  pointed  precisely.  Furthermore,  compared  to  solid  scalpels,  laser  light  does  not  need  to  be  sterilized,  disposed,  or  ordered  from  central  supply.  Surgeons  value  lasers  because  they  cut  clean,  precise,  from  a  distance,  and  with  depth  control.  However,  like  many  powerful  tools,  lasers  are  potentially  dangerous.