The electroscalpel, is a surgical apparatus used to cut, remove or coagulate soft tissue, through electrodes applied to the body, which generates heat in the applied place and cuts or coagulates the tissue.
Therefore, the use must be safe and effective, and this will depend to a large extent on elements that are under the control of the operator, which is important to comply with the handling and care of the instructions that accompany the equipment.
Such equipment, perform high voltages and high powers that can cause serious electrical burns, so it is necessary to certify that all connections are safe and well insulated before developing any output power test.
Avoid risks in the use of Electroscalpel
Through the use of the equipment, it is recommended that health experts have knowledge in the handling of medical equipment used in surgeries, therefore electroscalpel is an essential and delicate part and should comply with the following recommendations:
- Handling your computer for long hours is not a good idea because it can easily be destroyed.
- It must be turned off for several seconds for the filter capacitor to discharge below a safe level.
- Tests should not be performed on equipment in the presence of oxygen-rich environments, which can cause fire due to flammable gases and other materials and which is unavoidable and cannot be eliminated by equipment design.
To avoid the risks within the operating field, you should be sure that you understand how the equipment works and the meaning of each control knob and the indicators, in addition to determine if there is any inspection or preventive maintenance process suggested by the manufacturer.
Preventive Maintenance for the Use of Electroscalpel
It is advisable to take the precautions required by the manufacturer to ensure the integrity of the equipment, to repair or replace the equipment, before, during and after use, so it must meet certain parameters of inspection and functionality of the equipment, including this:
- Inspect the exterior of the equipment, cleaning and general physical conditions.
- Check that all accessories are fit, and that there are no signs of spilled liquids or other serious abuse.
- Check the integrity of the equipment before being placed on the support surfaces (tables, countertop, shelves, etc.).
- Determine the physical state of the connectors to check for safety.
- Periodically replace any heated cables.
- Inspect the physical conditions of all controls and keys.
- Check the operation of all lights, indicators, meters, display unit.
All the above, it is essential to be recognized and applied to avoid injuries and future accidents at the hands of those who operate it.
Training of Medical Personnel Operating the Electroscalpel
In this particular, the training of users of these equipment should be taken into account, so it is advisable to take safety measures, such as, avoid placing the return electrode as close as possible to the site where electrosurgery will be performed, avoiding accidents of the body or areas where blood flow is not restricted.
Also, keep the plate in condition, without dents or breaks. Also, prepare the patient before placing the return electrode. If it is a patient with abundant beauty to perform tricotomy of the area where the return electrode will be placed, then check the electrode wires for damage. This step is before surgery. For the practice of these equipment, the area should be kept completely clean, considering that accessories such as pedals, cables and electrodes are part of good results.
Electrosurgical Generators brand Kalstein
At Kalstein, we offer electrosurgical generators capable of combining safety and efficacy for a wide range of needs such as general surgery, cardiology, otolaryngological surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, laparoscopy, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, thoracic surgery and urology. The YR electrosurgical generator offers a maximum power of 400 watts ensuring a smooth cut through all types of tissue. It performs automatic recognition of the return electrode, whether solid or spilled, among other optimal qualities that meet the demands of all existing medical units.
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