Module 7 Surgical Equipment

Flashcards covering key concepts and terms related to surgical equipment, providing definitions for better understanding.

Electrosurgical Unit (ESU)

A device that applies alternating electrical current through tissue to coagulate or cut tissue.

Monopolar Electrosurgery

A technique that uses a single active electrode for cutting and coagulating tissue, requiring a grounding pad for current return.

Bipolar Electrosurgery

A technique using two electrodes that works only for coagulation, ideal for delicate procedures.

Grounding Pad

A device placed on the patient's body to ensure safe return of electrical current during electrosurgery.

Argon Gas in Electrosurgery

An inert gas used to enhance the effectiveness of ESU, allowing the electric current to pass safely and displacing air during surgery.

CUSA

Cavitron Ultrasonic Suction Aspirator; a device that uses ultrasonic energy to emulsify abnormal tissue while preserving normal tissue.

Laser Safety

Measures to protect surgical teams and patients from potential hazards posed by laser equipment, including eye protection and fire prevention protocols.

Doppler

A device used in vascular procedures to provide auditory signs of blood flow, typically used with a sterile probe.

Pneumatic Tourniquet

A device used to create a bloodless surgical field by stopping arterial and venous flow in an extremity.

Electrosurgical Hazards

Risks associated with electrosurgery, including electric shock, burns, and exposure to hazardous chemical byproducts.