LED Therapy Device Emergency Procedures
Common Emergencies
Electrical emergencies:
Patient emergencies:
Device emergencies:
Emergency Procedures
Device Smoking/Burning:
1. Immediately unplug device
2. Move patients away from device
3. Do not touch smoking device
4. Call emergency services if fire develops
5. Evacuate if necessary
6. Document incident
Eye Exposure:
1. Immediately turn off device
2. Have patient flush eyes with water for 15 minutes
3. Seek medical attention
4. Document incident
5. Review what went wrong
Skin Burns:
1. Immediately stop treatment
2. Apply cool water to affected area
3. Seek medical attention if severe
4. Document injury
5. Review contraindications
Electrical Shock:
1. Do not touch person if still in contact with electricity
2. Turn off power source if safe
3. Call emergency services
4. Begin CPR if trained and necessary
5. Document incident
Emergency Contacts
Post this information visibly:
What to Document
After any incident:
What We Learned
1. The necklace incident was scary. We didn’t have emergency procedures. We fumbled through it. No one was hurt, but we were unprepared. Now procedures are posted.
2. The training session helped. We spent one hour training all staff on emergency procedures. They know what to do. Confidence increased.
3. The documentation saved us. After the incident, we documented everything. When the patient later claimed injury, we had records. Case dismissed.
4. The emergency kit was essential. We stocked: first aid kit, fire extinguisher, emergency blankets. Haven’t needed most items, but they’re there.
5. The post-incident review was preventive. After every incident (even minor), we review what happened. Protocol updates prevent recurrence.
For LED therapy clinics, emergency preparedness is essential. Create procedures, train staff, document incidents, and review regularly. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.