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Electrosurgery Generators Basics
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Electrosurgery Generators Basics

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What is the main advantage of bipolar electrosurgery over monopolar electrosurgery?

  • It reduces the risk of patient burns (correct)
  • It is more effective for cutting and coagulating large bleeding areas
  • It uses higher voltages
  • It is more versatile
  • What is the purpose of the oscillator circuit in an electrosurgery machine?

  • To produce the cut and coagulation waveforms (correct)
  • To amplify the energy level
  • To ground the machine
  • To test the machine
  • Why should the return electrode pad be placed on fleshy portions of the body?

  • To reduce the risk of burns (correct)
  • To increase the effectiveness of the surgery
  • To increase the risk of burns
  • To reduce the effectiveness of the surgery
  • What is the purpose of a transformer in an electrosurgery tester device?

    <p>To link the device to an oscilloscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between monopolar and bipolar electrosurgery?

    <p>The path of the electrical current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common injury that can occur due to electrosurgery?

    <p>Burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of electrosurgery generators?

    <p>To provide cutting and coagulation assistance in surgical procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency range of the high-density current generated by electrosurgery generators?

    <p>300-3000 kHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for power dissipated in tissue during electrosurgery?

    <p>P = V*Id</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of waveform is used for coagulation in electrosurgery?

    <p>Series of sinusoidal wave packets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the on/off coagulation pulse in electrosurgery?

    <p>To keep the heating effect controlled and prevent overheating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of electrosurgery can be used for multiple modalities including cut, blend, desiccation, and fulguration?

    <p>Monopolar electrosurgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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