| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2743623 | Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Surgical diathermy is a heating effect produced in the body by high-frequency electric current. It can be used to cut or coagulate tissue. The electrode systems used in surgical diathermy can be monopolar or bipolar; each has different characteristics and uses. The safety of surgical diathermy equipment is discussed in this article, as is its interference with other equipment. Finally, the hazards of diathermy smoke are also included.
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Authors
Mark Tooley, Ian Thomas,