ACKERMANN 16-2000-700, Instructions For Use Manual

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USER MANUAL 16-2000-700/701/702/703 Rev. 05/2018
10. Protection measures and warnings
10.1 When performing electrosurgical procedures, minimize the risk of burns by:
a) using only the recommended accessories,
b) constantly checking the cables for connecting the application electrodes, and in
particular their insulation condition,
c) correctly applying of the neutral electrode (see Section “Neutral Electrode
Monitoring”),
d) not allowing any fluids to enter between the silicone neutral electrode and the patient’s
body,
e) securing the patient from coming into contact with metal and grounding elements; in
particular, the patient should be efficiently insulated from a grounded operation table. For
this purpose, a plastic film should be placed between the operating table and the surgical
drapes on which the patient is positioned,
f) avoiding touching the patient’s skin; in case it is necessary, dry gauze should be used
as an insulator
g) not allowing the parts of the patient’s body to come into contact with each other (for
instance the hand touching the thigh)
h) the neutral electrode should be applied as close as possible to the procedure site, but
not closer than 20 cm from the operating field.
10.2 When planning surgeries that cannot be safely completed in the case of basic
electrosurgical system failure, a complete and ready-to-use substitute electrosurgical
system should be prepared.
10.3 When performing procedures on patients connected to monitoring devices (ECG),
remember to place the monitoring electrodes as far as possible from the electrosurgical
electrode application site. Furthermore, it is recommended to use monitoring devices
equipped with protective systems against high-frequency currents. Do not use needle
electrodes for monitoring devices.
10.4 The application electrode cables should be connected so that:
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they do not touch the patient
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they are not intertwined with other cables
10.5 The active electrode handle, active mono- and bipolar electrodes cannot be put on
the patient’s body due to the risk of accidental activation and other risks. Moreover, the
active electrodes become hot during operation. Take special precautions because
accidentally touching tissues with a hot instrument can cause burns and perforation.
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