Oxygen Cylinder Fire during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Bharat Paliwal; Nikhil Kothari; Anamika Purohit

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24287

Oxygen Cylinder Fire during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Indian J Crit Care Med. 2022 Aug;26(8):974-975. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24287.

Authors

Bharat Paliwal¹, Nikhil Kothari¹, Anamika Purohit²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
² Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, District Hospital, Paota, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Abstract

The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in the massive utilization of oxygen cylinders during the treatment of patients. This rapid turnover has necessitated their frequent replacements. Infection control measures have encouraged the use of alcohol-based sanitizers. Over-enthusiastic or inappropriate use of these solutions may increase the risk of fire. We report an unfortunate incident of accidental fire arising out from the integration of fuel, a source of ignition, and oxygen. We also discuss the proper practices to minimize such mishaps.

How to cite this article: Paliwal B, Kothari N, Purohit A. Oxygen Cylinder Fire during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Indian J Crit Care Med 2022;26(8):974-975.

Keywords: Coronavirus disease-2019 infection; Disinfection; Fire; Intensive care unit; Oxygen.

Publication types

Case Reports