ORLANDO, FL, Jan. 23, 2012 — In response to the extensive adoption of lasers for medical procedures, the Laser Institute of America announces a significantly updated guideline for the use of such devices beyond the highly regulated hospital environment.
The revised “ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care” publication defines the parameters of safe laser use in clinical, hospital, dentistry and veterinary facilities. The revision released this month includes new guidelines and information on:
• Wavelengths employed in medical environments.
• The duties of laser safety officers involved with rented or borrowed laser equipment.
• Audit requirements and procedures.
• Clinically relevant terminology.