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There is no doubt that the laser technology is being applied to a vast number of procedures, many of which have clear advantages over the other methods. Regardless of the kind of medical applications; lasers safety to the patient and administering staff against any harmful exposure or effects that may arise in the use and handling of lasers is an important consideration. The goal of this chapter is to present information that will assist all parties involved to work in a safe manner. Throughout the chapter, and particularly at the end of this chapter, a number of laser accidents in the medical field will be presented. It is hoped that the reader will see a comparison to one’s own experiences and take corrective steps.
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Barat, K. (2002). Laser Safety in Medicine. In: Vij, D.R., Mahesh, K. (eds) Medical Applications of Lasers. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0929-5_11
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