Medical Laser System Safety Considerations, Or What Can Go Wrong!

Charles F. Jacobson; Ronald S. Bader

doi:10.1117/12.952070

11 September 1989 Medical Laser System Safety Considerations, Or What Can Go Wrong!!

Charles F. Jacobson, Ronald S. Bader

Proceedings Volume 1066, Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.952070
Event: OE/LASE '89, 1989, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Laser medical system safety is discussed. Several anecdotes are given to illustrate the need for safety logic circuits. Examples of possible failures and malfunctions are given. Safety logic specifications are discussed. The need to monitor the safety circuits is pointed out.

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Charles F. Jacobson and Ronald S. Bader "Medical Laser System Safety Considerations, Or What Can Go Wrong!!", Proc. SPIE 1066, Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems, (11 September 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.952070

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