Introduction
History of cautery and advent of electrosurgery
Key events in electrosurgery
Electrosurgery basics
- Foundational terminology
- Monopolar vs. bipolar
- Four primary electrosurgical procedures
- Ablation
- Vessel sealing & tissue fusion
Variables that impact tissue effect
Benefits of argon-enhanced electrosurgery
Tissue response technology
- Open-loop and closed-loop systems
Power Efficiency Rating (PER) and Crest Factor (CF)
Types of electrosurgical generators
- Grounded
- Isolated
- Isolated with contact quality monitoring
Power Efficiency Rating (PER) and Crest Factor (CF)
Types of electrosurgical generators
- Grounded
- Isolated
- Isolated with contact quality monitoring
Patient Return Electrodes (PRE)
- Types and construction materials
- Pad placement
- Causes of patient burns
- REM & CQMS
- Adaptive REM technology
- Calibration of neonatal PREs
- The use of multiple PREs
Hazards of surgical smoke
- Biological & chemical contaminants
- FDA requirements
- RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuation System (and interlink cabling)
Interpreting generator serial numbers
Review of supplemental handout materials
Summary
Review quiz