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The conditions placing patients at risk for surgical fires on the body surface are well-defined:1-7 • Procedures involving the head, neck, and upper chest (above T5) • Use of an ignition source (electrosurgical or electo-cautery devices, laser) in proximity to an oxidizer-enriched (oxygen, nitrous oxide) atmosphere Steps to decrease the likelihood of surgical fires on the body surface are well defined:1-7 • Determine if the patient is at risk for surgical fire • Surgical team discusses the strategy for prevent-ing and managing a surgical fire in a high risk patient • Minimize the concentration of oxidizer (oxygen, nitrous oxide) near the surgical sit