Last updated on 10/27/26 | First published on 5/20/24 | Literature review current through Sep. 2026
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INTRODUCTION
The challenge of determining whether items on the ever-evolving list of products and dressings are suitable and safe for exposure to hyperbaric conditions relies on a clear understanding of the risks, and where necessary, how to mitigate these.
In this recorded webinar, Francois Burman BSc Eng, IntPE, MSc, UHMSADS, an internationally recognized authority in hyperbaric safety, guides you through a structured risk assessment process, including key fire risks, mitigation criteria, and practical tools to support informed safety decisions.
The webinar covers key risks, mitigation criteria, and practical tools to support informed safety decisions.
Learning objectives:
- Identify specific fire and associated risks
- Apply evidence-based risk mitigation criteria
- Use a structured process to evaluate product safety and suitability
For step-by-step instructions on how to use the Go/No-Go Risk Assessment Tool, refer to the topic "How to Assess HBOT Prohibited Items: The Go/No-Go Risk Assessment Tool And The Burman Scoring System".
Target audience:
- Care settings: hyperbaric oxygen therapy programs
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WOUND CARE PRODUCTS IN THE HYPERBARIC ENVIRONMENT
RELATED TOPICS
- Webinar: Performing risk assessments with the Go/No-Go Tool and the Burman Scoring System
- How to Assess HBOT Prohibited Items: The Go/No-Go Risk Assessment Tool And The Burman Scoring System
- Prohibited Item Risk Assessment
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