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The
Fully Filtered Waveform
is a pure continuous flow of high-frequency radiowaves.
This filtration results in a continuous non-pulsating flow of radiowaves which provides a
micro-smooth cutting flow. This wave produces the least amount of lateral heat and tissue
destruction.
5.1.2
BLEND - For cutting with coagulation:
Select BLEND by pushing SELECT button on the Cutting Mode to turn on the
BLEND indicator. Push Power Up/Down Buttons on the Cutting Mode to select
the desired power level. Depress the CUT Footswitch pedal or Fingerswitch
BLEND button to activate the output power.
The
Fully Rectified Modulated Waveform
produces a mild pulsating effect which can,
under certain conditions, slightly reduce the efficiency of the cutting effect. In additional to
a smooth cut, the Fully Rectified Modulated Wave is accompanied by a thin layer of
coagulation on the raw cut tissue surfaces.
5.1.3
COAG -For pure Hemostasis-Coagulation to control most forms of bleeding:
Select COAG by pushing Select button of the Coagulation Mode to turn on the
COAG indicator. Push Power Up/Down Buttons on the Coagulation Mode to select
the desired power level. Depress the COAG Footswitch pedal or Fingerswitch
HEMO button to activate the output power.
The
Partially Rectified Modulated Waveform
is an intermittent flow of the high-
frequency radiowaves that produces hemostasis. The Partially Rectified Modulated Wave
is also recommended for coagulating blood vessels via an indirect technique. To seal the
walls of a vessel, grasp it with a hemostat and lift it free of surrounding tissues. Next
contact the hemostat with the electrode, 1 to 2 inche
s from the hemostat’s tips.
5.1.4
FULGURATION - For desiccation or fulgurate spark-gap:
Select FULGURATE by pushing SELECT button of the Coagulation Mode
to turn on the FULGURATE indicator.
Push Power Up/Down Buttons on the Coagulation Mode to select the desired
power level. Depress the COAG Footswitch controller to activate the output
power. Note: Fulguration cannot be activated by use of the three button
fingerswitch.
The
Fulguration or Spark-Gap Wave
is a waveform that has been modulated to
simulate the effects of the Oudin current. The Fulguration wave produces a
potent dehydration effect on tissues.
5.1.5
BIPOLAR - For precise coagulation utilizing bipolar energy:
Select BIPOLAR by pushing SELECT button of the Coagulation Mode to
turn on the BIPOLAR indicator.
Depress the COAG Footswitch controller to activate the output
power.
5.2
SMOKE HAZARD
By-products of high frequency surgical procedures are an occupational exposure
hazard. Standards based policies and procedures must be developed in all
practice settings to protect personnel from the causative factors of smoke plume
and aerosols.
