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What type of laser has a concentrated beam?
What type of laser has a concentrated beam?
- Argon laser
- KTP laser
- Nd-YAG laser
- Carbon Dioxide laser (correct)
What is a benefit of laser surgery?
What is a benefit of laser surgery?
- Microscopic precision (correct)
- Low frequency
- Poor tissue reaction
- High energy output
Which laser penetrates tissue deeper than CO2?
Which laser penetrates tissue deeper than CO2?
- Nd-YAG laser (correct)
- Argon laser
- Excimer laser
- KTP laser
What allows energy sources to travel through flexible quartz fibers?
What allows energy sources to travel through flexible quartz fibers?
What does the acronym 'Laser' stand for?
What does the acronym 'Laser' stand for?
What determines the wavelength of light emitted by a laser?
What determines the wavelength of light emitted by a laser?
Which component is essential for a laser's monochromatic property?
Which component is essential for a laser's monochromatic property?
What type of radiation does a laser emit?
What type of radiation does a laser emit?
What is the purpose of the resonant chamber in a laser?
What is the purpose of the resonant chamber in a laser?
What property of laser light makes it monochromatic?
What property of laser light makes it monochromatic?
What is the primary advantage of CO2 lasers in surgery?
What is the primary advantage of CO2 lasers in surgery?
What makes Nd-YAG lasers useful in ENT surgery?
What makes Nd-YAG lasers useful in ENT surgery?
Why is excimer laser used exclusively for retinal and LASIK surgery?
Why is excimer laser used exclusively for retinal and LASIK surgery?
What is the main advantage of optical fibers in surgical procedures?
What is the main advantage of optical fibers in surgical procedures?
What safety measure should OR staff take when a laser is not in use?
What safety measure should OR staff take when a laser is not in use?
What safety measure should patients take during laser surgery?
What safety measure should patients take during laser surgery?
What is the distinguishing feature of Argon laser in terms of its color?
What is the distinguishing feature of Argon laser in terms of its color?
