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Jennifer Schraag Fire and Laser Safety Preventing an OR Catastrophe By Kris Ellis While rare, fires in the operating room (OR) can be devastating to patients and healthcare workers alike.

It is estimated that as many as 100 minor surgical fires occur each year, with one or two fatalities.1 Some feel that many fires go unreported as well.

“We know that ignition sources for fire have historically had specific roles in surgical applications, and that the three things that must be present are the ignition source, the fuel, and the oxidizer,” says Vangie Dennis, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, advanced technology coordinator in surgical services support for the Gwinnett Hospital System.

“We looked at the fire fact...

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... San Diego Source News"> Subscribe SAN DIEGO Nasrin Mani, M.D.

Friday, March 31, 2006 Print E-Mail Founder and Medical Director La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic As a sensitive female physician and surgeon, Nasrin Mani, M.D., founded and medically directs the La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic.

As she herself ages, she understands firsthand people’s feelings regarding natural and graceful transformation techniques.

She sets a shining example for women of all ages.

It’s okay to want to “Look your best .

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morning, noon and night!

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Mani’s goal in establishing the clinic is to create a safe haven for clients to learn about and experience the best in non-invasive, skin rejuvenation treatments and products.

As a Board Certified Ophthalmologist with sub-specialty in vitreo-retinal eye surgery, Nasrin Mani has chosen to bring her “gentle exacting...