Electrophysical properties of electrosurgery and capacitive induced current - 03/09/11
Abstract |
Background: Although electrosurgery is one of the most commonly used technologies in the operating room, its electrophysical properties, including the potential for complications, are poorly understood by many surgeons.
Methods: We describe the experimental simulation of a highly unusual complication that occurred during a surgical procedure requiring concurrent use of monopolar and bipolar electrosurgery.
Results: Capacitive induced current from an activated monopolar electrode to the bipolar cord was reproduced and consistently led to full-thickness burns in our experiments.
Conclusions: Surgeons should be familiar with the principles of electrosurgery, its electrophysical properties, and possible complications.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Electrosurgery, Electrosurgery complications, Capacitive induced current
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Vol 182 - N° 3
P. 222-225 - septembre 2001 Retour au numéro
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