Category
Electrosurgery
Typical Use
Cut tissue and coagulate bleeding vessels.
Description
A handheld device that applies high frequency electrical current to cut tissue or coagulate bleeding vessels, providing precise hemostasis and dissection during surgical procedures while minimizing blood loss. Electrosurgery includes monopolar and bipolar modalities; monopolar current passes through the patient to a return pad, while bipolar confines current between forceps tips for localized coagulation. Proper grounding, smoke evacuation, and awareness of nearby flammable materials or implanted devices are essential to prevent burns, interference, or fire hazards. Training in power settings, waveform selection, and instrument handling optimizes tissue effects and reduces collateral thermal injury.