Which type of laser uses gases that are toxic and potentially fatal, and therefore rarely used in the OR setting? A) argon B) CO₂ C) excimer D) krypton

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Excimer lasers use gases that can be toxic and fatal, such as fluorine or chlorine. For this reason, they are rarely used in the OR setting. Argon and krypton lasers use inert gases and are not toxic. There is no such thing as a laser called "CO₂".

Which Type of Laser Uses Gases That Are Toxic and Potentially