USER MANUAL 16-2000-120
Rev. 02/2016
9.3.3. NEUTRAL ELECTRODE APPLICATIOM PRINCIPLES
Do not apply the electrode on scar tissue, cuts or scratches.
Do not apply the electrode in areas which are concave, particularly convex or bony.
Do not apply the electrode on excessively hairy skin – if necessary, remove the hair.
Do not use it at sites with excessive fatty tissue, e.g. the abdomen or buttocks.
Do not apply it on the surface of the skin under which there are implants.
When disconnecting the neutral electrode, never do it by pulling the cable.
The neutral electrode cannot touch any conductive elements, e.g. metal parts of the table.
The neutral electrode should be so applied as to ensure that it adheres to the patient’s body
with its entire surface.
The neutral electrode should always be applied on clean and degreased skin.
The neutral electrode should be applied in smooth, well vascularised areas, without skin
breakdown or pits, for instance, on the upper arm or thigh.
The neutral electrode should be placed in the vicinity of the operative field but at least 20 [cm]
from it.
When applying the neutral electrode make sure that it faces the operative field with its longer
edge.
APPLICATION SITES OF A DISPOSABLE NEUTRAL ELECTRODE
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incorrect
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cardiac pacemaker.
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