Fire in the Operating Room: A Preventable Tragedy

When we undergo surgery, we put our lives in the hands of the surgeons and their medical staff.

Before surgery, you are reassured by the fact that your surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical team have received extensive medical training and have the skills and knowledge to perform your operation in a safe manner.

After the surgery, you expect to experience some pain, but in many cases, you know that the surgery must be performed so you can continue to lead a healthful and productive life.

Unfortunately, some surgeries don't always go as planned. In fact, if your surgeon and his medical team are not properly trained, you may be at risk for a surgical fire. We believe patients have a right to not be subjected to careless and entirely preventable medical errors, such as surgical fires.

Dallas medical malpractice attorney Kay L. Van Wey has written Fire in the Operating Room: A Preventable Tragedy to inform patients about this rarely-mentioned danger of going under the knife.

Did you know that...

• As many as 650 surgical fires occur each year
• Surgical teams can prevent fires in the OR by making sure three elements don't come together
• You have a right to know all risks associated with your surgery

Learn more about the dangers surgical fires pose in Fire in the Operating Room.

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