When used correctly, electrosurgery is a safe procedure. The main dangers during use of an electrosurgical unit are from the rare occurrence of unintentional grounding, burns and the risk of explosion. Unintentional grounding can be avoided by good use of the dispersal electrode and the removal of metal objects from the work area. The patient’s chair should not contain metal that could be easily touched during treatment. Work trolleys should have glass or plastic surfaces.
Burns may occur if the dispersal plate is poorly applied, the patient has metal implants or there is intense scar tissue between the plate and the leg.
Although emergency equipment should be available in case of accident, pressurised cylinders such as oxygen should not be kept in the room where electrosurgery is being carried out.
If the preoperative antiseptic contains alcohol the skin surface should be completely dry before applying the activated probe. Failure to do this will cause the residual alcohol on the skin to ignite, which may alarm the patient.
Jinhua Huacheng Medical Appliance Co.,Ltd.
Manufactuer of disposable medical products: Electrosurgical pencil,grounding plate,skin stapler and ECG electrode
