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2 Safety
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2.3.4. Correct use of the HF device
Inadvertent activation in the non-visible area of the HF device can injure
the patient.
X Activate the HF device only when the electrode is in your field of
vision and you can quickly deactivate the HF device at all times.
X After inadvertent activation of the HF device, switch off the device
immediately using the on/off switch.
X Pay particular attention whenever you use the foot switch or the
manual switch.
Lack of preparation, errors in usage or faults in the HF device can cause
damage to the HF device.
X Use the automatic monitoring functions to ensure that the HF
device works properly without errors. For information on the
automatic test functions, see Chapter Monitoring functions,
Page 29.
X Ensure that no conductive fluids (e.g. blood, amniotic fluid) have
penetrated the foot switch or the manual switch.
X
Ensure that there are no short circuits in the foot and manual
switches.
2.3.5. Adjusting the settings of the HF device and use of the
accessories
Setting the output power too high can injure the patient! Therefore,
before you increase the power output, ensure that:
•
the neutral electrode is correctly positioned,
•
the working electrodes are clean,
•
and the plug connections are all correct.
Setting the HF device correctly
X To prevent inadvertent (thermal) tissue damage during
interventions on body parts with small cross-sections and in areas
with high resistance (bones, joints), use the bipolar method in these
areas.
X Always set the power output of the HF device as low as possible.
X Set the acoustic signal that sounds when the electrode is activated
so that it is always clearly audible.