Active fiber optic light cables should NEVER be placed on what? Options: a. Stainless steel tables, b. Wet sponges, c. Flammable materials, d. Mayo stands

Answer

Active fiber optic light cables carry a high intensity of light and heat from the light source. When they are active and placed on flammable materials, the intense heat can easily ignite them, posing a serious fire hazard in the operating room. Therefore, the correct answer is c. Flammable materials.