Personal Safety Instructions; Patients With Pacemakers - Bowa NightKNIFE Manual De Instrucciones

2 Safety
2.3.
2.3.1.
16 NightKNIFE / Ligator

Personal safety instructions

Incorrect HF generator configuration settings and limited
visibility can lead to patient injuries.
Select the HF generator and the HF cable according to
the requirements of the ligation instrument.
Carry out operations only with adequate visibility.
Never operate ligation instruments in Autostart mode.

Patients with pacemakers

Malfunctions or destruction of the pacemaker can endanger
the life of the patient or result in irreversible injuries to the
patient.
Never perform ambulant operations on patients with
pacemakers.
In cases of patients with pacemakers, consult the
cardiologist before carrying out HF surgery.
Set the demand pacemaker to a fixed frequency.
Ensure that the pacemaker does not come into contact
with the HF electrode.
Keep a fully operational defibrillator within reach
Carry out a postoperative pacemaker check.
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