Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 123.25 - Regulations for control of anesthetic explosion hazardsHospital regulations shall include at least the following:
(1) Anesthetic apparatus must be inspected and tested by the anesthetist before use. If a leak or any other defect is observed, the equipment must not be used until the fault is repaired.(2) If electrocautery, electric coagulation or any other electrical equipment employing an open spark is to be used during an operation, only non-combustible agents shall be used for anesthesia or for the preoperative preparation of the surgical field.