Initiating a hospital CO₂ laser program. Part I

Initiating a CO₂ laser program in a hospital requires the expenditure of significant amounts of money and effort, and unless a well conceived plan is followed, the end result may become disorganized disaster. Planning should start with the identification of the specialties that will utilze the CO₂ laser in the hospital and the formation of a laser committee which includes representatives of these specialities as well as nursing and hospital administration. A number of important issues which this committee will need to address are discussed.