Covidien Edge E2250H Instrucciones De Uso página 3

Warning
Some surgeons may elect to "buzz the
hemostat" during surgical procedures. It is
not recommended, and the hazards of such
a practice probably cannot be eliminated.
Burns to the surgeon's hands are possible.
To minimize the risk:
• Do not lean on the patient, the table,
or the retractors while buzzing the
hemostat.
• Activate cut rather than coag. Cut has
a lower voltage than coag.
• Use the lowest power setting possible for
the minimum time necessary to achieve
hemostasis.
• Activate the generator after the accessory
makes contact with the hemostat. Do not
arc to the hemostat.
• Firmly grasp as much of the hemostat as
possible before activating the generator.
This disperses the current over a larger
area and minimizes the current
concentration at the finger tips.
• "Buzz the hemostat" below hand level (as
close as possible to the patient) to reduce
the opportunity for current to follow
alternate paths through the surgeon's
hands.
• When using a stainless steel blade
electrode, place the flat surface against
the hemostat or other metal instrument.
• When using a coated or nonstick blade
electrode, place the edge of the electrode
against the hemostat or other metal
instrument.
Before Surgery
Footswitching Pencil
Connect the pencil to the generator
Pencil
Edge electrode
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Precaution
Ensure the electrode is securely seated in
the pencil. An improperly installed electrode
may result in injury to the patient or surgical
team by arcing at the electrode and pencil
connection.
Notice
This electrode has a coating to reduce
sticking of eschar. Cleaning the electrode
with a scratch pad or other abrasive object,
scraping with sharp object, or bending
beyond 90 degrees may damage the
electrode. If the electrode is damaged,
discard it.
Using coated electrodes at high power
settings may cause damage to the coating.
If the coating is damaged, discard the
electrode.
Important
Wipe the electrode often with gauze or other
material.
Electrosurgical Generators
• Check the manufacturer's instructions for
proper setup, use, and troubleshooting of
the electrosurgical generator. Refer to the
manufacturer's precautions before use.
• When changing the electrode, ensure that
the pencil is not connected to the generator
• For further information about connecting
the pencil to the electrosurgical generator,
refer to the generator instruction manual.
• You will need an E0502 series adapter to
connect the E2250H pencil to the generator.
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Remove tip protector
E0502 series adapter is required
for all generators
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