A safer alternative to the spirit lamp as a mirror warmer in otolaryngology

Coakley, J.F.; Arthurs, G.J.; Heyward, M.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 41(5): 329-330

1996


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8835
PMID: 8908960
Document Number: 459768
The spirit lamp has been used as a mirror warmer in ear, nose and throat departments since the beginning of the speciality. A naked flame is a fire hazard and causes burns. A semi-conductive ceramic heater used for manipulating spectacle frames is a safer alternative.

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