Welch Allyn Electrosurgical Unit - User Manual User Manual
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The above power settings are for reference only and can vary based on specific sit-
uations and the experience of the operator.
NOTE:
* If the cut mode is desired, use the recommended settings for the
blend mode.
+ As required, increase the power setting beyond 56 to coagulate
any bleeding points.
•
Avoid skin to skin contact, for instance between the patient's arm and body, by
the placement of an appropriate separating device such as two to three inches
of dry gauze. This will reduce the potential for alternate site burns.
•
If monitoring, stimulation, imaging or similar devices are used simultaneously
with electrosurgery, place the monitoring electrodes as far as possible from the
electrosurgery site and the patient return electrode. Position the patient return
electrode close to the electrosurgery site, for example, on the thigh when treat-
ing the cervix. NOTE: Monitoring needle electrodes are not recommended.
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Connect the electrical cord of the generator to a properly grounded receptacle.
Do not use extension cords and/or adapter plug.
•
Place the connecting cables to the electrosurgery electrodes so that they do not
come in contact with the patient, other cables, or cross each other.
•
Remove any metal items from the patient: for example, rings, chains, etc.
•
Use accessories supplied by Welch Allyn; they are specifically designed for the
Electrosurgical Unit.
•
Do not use old or worn accessories.
When using the electrosurgical system, it is very important that all the current deliv-
ered to the patient returns correctly to the unit via the dispersive patient plate only.
•
Position the patient correctly on the operating table. The patient and operator
must not come in contact with any metal conductive surfaces.
III.
ELECTROSURGICAL PRECAUTIONS (cont.)
Electrosurgical Unit
• Instruction Manual
1.0
22-36
30-40
34-36
30-36
14-24
40-56
+
1.5
Macro
Micro
2.0
Recommended Power Settings (Watts)
for the Welch Allyn Electrodes
IV.
PLACEMENT OF THE PATIENT PLATE
OR DISPERSIVE ELECTRODE