Tissue Effects Change as You Modify the Waveform
Electrosurgical Tissue Effects
Grounded Electrosurgical Systems
Isolated Electrosurgical Systems
Patient Return Electrode Monitoring Technology
Electrosurgery Safety Concerns During MIS
Capacitive Coupling During Endoscopy
Recommendations to Avoid Electrosurgical Patient Complications in MIS
Electrosurgery Safety Considerations During MIS
Direct Coupling
Direct coupling occurs when the user accidentally activates the generator while the active electrode is near another metal instrument. The secondary instrument will become energized. This energy will seek a pathway to complete the circuit to the patient return electrode. There is potential for significant patient injury.
Do not activate the generator while the active electrode is touching or in close proximity to another metal object.