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What Do the Dial Settings Refer To?
The two dials on the front panel refer to Fig. 1 waveform mode and power
intensity. The waveform mode has
diffe
rent settings. This dial allows the selective
use of various waveforms that give varying degrees of cutting power and
hemostasis.
Cut mode:
This selection produces a sine wave of continuous high frequency that
provides smooth cutting power. This creates the least amount of lateral
heat and tissue damage. This is the preferred mode for thin avian skin and
incisions where heavy bleeding is not a problem. This mode provides for
the least amount of hemostasis.
Coag 1 mode:
This selection produces a periodic sine wave with brief rests
between cycles. This waveform has less cutting power, but coagulation
of small capillary beds is achieved.
Coag 2 mode:
This selection produces a partially-r
ectified
s in e wave. This provides the
most hemostasis on vessels up to
1/16”
in diameter. This mode can also
use the indirect method of coagulation. This method employs a
fi
ne
hemostat to grasp the vessel cleanly. The active electrode can touch the
hemostat near the tip and coagulate that vessel.
