RT Book, Section A1 Hendrix, Kumudhini A2 Freeman, Brian S. A2 Berger, Jeffrey S. SR Print(0) ID 1102566616 T1 Electrical Safety T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam YR 2014 FD 2014 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071821377 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102566616 RD 2024/03/28 AB Since anesthesia machines and monitors are electrically powered, it is important to have a good understanding of electricity and electrical safety. Burns, electrocution, and fires are hazards of electricity in the operating room (OR). Morbidity and mortality from electrocution depends on type (direct vs. alternating), amount, pathway, density, and duration of the electrical current.