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12/2007 Vol. 12 Iss.2	Capacitive-Coupled Patient Return Electrodes
06/2007 Vol. 12 Iss.1	Electrosurgical Considerations for the Patient with an Implanted Electronic Device
12/2006 Vol. 11 Iss.2	Reporting a Medical Device Failure or Malfunction
06/2006 Vol. 11 Iss.1	Using Multiple Accessories with One Generator
01/2006 Special Bulletin	Best Practices in LigaSure™ Vessel Sealing
12/2005 Vol.10 Iss.3	Sterile Packaging: Labeling and Use Guidelines
07/2005 Vol. 10 Iss.2	When is it Necessary to Use Two Patient Return Electrodes?
01/2005 Vol.10 Iss.1	Valleylab Electrosurgical Generators: Cautions and Warnings Before, During, and After Surgery
08/2004 Vol.9 Iss.1	Valleylab Electrosurgical Generators: General Cautions and Warnings for Patient and Operating Room Safety
12/2003 Vol.8 Iss.3	What You Should Know About Stray Current
07/2003 Vol.8 Iss.2	Troubleshooting Electrosurgical Equipment and Accessories
03/2003 Vol.8 Iss.1	Electrosurgery Safety Update: Patient Return Electrode Warming
11/2002 Vol.7 Iss.3	Electrosurgery Safety Update – Pacemakers and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators
07/2002 Vol.7 Iss.2	Irrigation Solution: Will Your Choice Affect the Electrosurgical Outcome or Patient Safety?
02/2002 Vol.7 Iss.1	"Captain of the Ship" or Nursing Liability?
12/2001 Vol.6 Iss.4	Is Electrosurgery Safe for Patients with Internal or External Electronic Devices?
09/2001 Vol.6 Iss.3	Improperly Seated Active Electrodes - An Alternate Site Injury Risk
07/2001 Vol.6 Iss.2	Reprocessing Single Use Medical Devices: A Manufacturer's Viewpoint
03/2001 Vol.6 Iss.1	Electromagnetic Interference
12/2000 Vol.5 Iss.4	Alternate Site Lesions
09/2000 Vol.5 Iss.3	Patient Return Electrode Lesions
06/2000 Vol.5 Iss.2	Body Jewelry...to Remove or not Remove, That is the Question
04/2000 Vol.5 Iss.1	What Factors Influence Electrosurgical Tissue Effect?
12/1999 Vol.4 Iss.4	Basics of Bipolar Electrosurgery
12/1999 Special Edition	Smoke Evacuation...Is It Necessary?
09/1999 Vol.4 Iss.3	Basics of Monopolar Electrosurgery
06/1999 Vol.4 Iss.2	OR Fires! Minimizing the Risk
03/1999 Vol.4 Iss.1	Ouch! I Just Got Shocked!
12/1998 Vol.3 Iss.4	Insulating Your Own Active Electrodes...Is this a Safe Practice?
09/1998 Vol.3 Iss.3	Undergarments worn by surgical patients; does it save time or increase patient risk?
01/1998 Vol.3 Iss.1	Pad Warming...Patient Comfort or Patient RISK?
12/1997 Vol.2 Iss.4	Buzzing the Hemostat, What You Should Know
09/1997 Vol.2 Iss.3	Does Placement of the Patient Return Electrode Make a Difference?
01/1997 Vol.2 Iss.1	Latex - Are You Aware?