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Insulated electodes
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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
OR Safety Precautions
- “The ESU should not be used in the presence of flammable
agents (i.e., alcohol and/or tincturebased agents)”
AORN Recommended Practices for Electrosurgery 2003
- Avoid oxygen enriched environments
Use
of a nonconductive holster is recommended by:
- ECRI, Los Angeles Fire Marshall, AORN
- "Cutting Your Legal Risks of Electrosurgery" in OBG Management
"The active electrode(s) should be placed in a clean, dry,
well-insulated safety holster, when not in use."
AORN Recommended Practices for Electrosurgery 2003
- Do not use red rubber catheters or other materials as a sheath
on active electrodes
- Red rubber and other plastic materials may ignite with high power settings and in the presence of an oxygen enriched environment
- Use manufacturer approved insulated tips
Radiofrequency is not always confined by insulation. Current leakage does occur.
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It
is recommended that:
- Cords not be wrapped around metal instruments
- Cords not be bundled together