Active fiber optic light cables should NEVER be placed on which of the following? a. Stainless steel tables, b. Wet sponges, c. Flammable materials, d. Mayo stands

Answer

Active fiber optic light cables transmit high-intensity light which generates a significant amount of heat at the distal tip. Placing an active (turned on) fiber optic cable on flammable materials poses a severe fire hazard in the operating room because the intense heat can easily ignite them. Therefore, they should never be placed on or near flammable materials. The correct option is c.