Danger Of Burns - Erbe HybridAPC Manual Del Usuario

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5.10 Risk of burns to the patient
Flash-overs, activation in the working channel of the endoscope
or without visual control of the distal end of the probe can cause
unwanted thermal injuries to the patient. Therefore, check that
the distal end of the probe (1) protrudes at least 10 mm out of
the endoscope before each activation. This is ensured when the
first black ring (2) on the distal end of the probe is visible
through the endoscope.
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2
Fig. 1: View of the markings through the endoscope.

5.11 Danger of burns

Argon plasma can strongly heat electrically conductive materials,
e.g. metal. To avoid burns, never direct argon plasma towards
electrically conductive materials.
Risk of burns as a result of leaking instrument parts. The sepa-
ration medium that is issued from the instrument in uncontrolled
fashion as a result of leaks conducts the current during electro-
surgical activation. This can cause injury to the patient and/or
surgical staff. Erbe recommends performing test activation of
the waterjet to ensure that the product is not leaking.
The tip of the instrument may remain hot for a while after use.
Do not touch the tip of the instrument and do not set it down on
the patient or on any flammable materials.
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