Laser safety in otolaryngology head and neck surgery Available to Purchase

The advent of the laser as a tool to use in the care and treatment of patients has dramatically changed the way in which the otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon practices medicine. No physician in our specialty can maintain “state of the art” care for his patients without being familiar with laser applications even if he or she does not actually use lasers in their practice. Because of this, it is fundamental for all in our profession to be familiar with laser safety protocols. To this end this article will present the important laser safety standards and protocols which are necessary to learn and implement for the safe use of lasers.