UNRECOGNIZED HAZARDS OF SURGICAL ELECTRODES PASSED THROUGH METAL SUCTION-IRRIGATION DEVICES

被引:13
作者
VOYLES, CR
TUCKER, RD
机构
[1] Surgical Clinic Associates, Jackson, 39202, MS, P.A., Suite 304
[2] Department of Pathology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, 52242, IA
来源
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY-ULTRASOUND AND INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES | 1994年 / 8卷 / 03期
关键词
ELECTROSURGERY; LAPAROSCOPY; CAPACITIVE COUPLING; INTESTINAL BURN;
D O I
10.1007/BF00591827
中图分类号
R61 [外科手术学];
学科分类号
摘要
Surgical electrodes, passed through metal suction-irrigation devices, pose significant risks for unrecognized visceral burns through capacitively coupled current using monopolar electrosurgery. Plastic cannulas (and reducers) should be avoided with the metal suction-irrigation electrode; an all-metal trocar cannula confers limited safety. With surgeon education and advances in engineering, the potential for unrecognized visceral injury with capacitive coupling can be eliminated.
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页码:185 / 187
页数:3
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