Cautery Machine – Definition, parts and Instruction

cautery definition: Cautery a special type of equipment used for the cauterization(cauterized) of the tissue or organ, etc. Cautery equipment is one of Endosurgical unit (ESU) also called diathermy terms of use. For cautery, meaning see below

Cautery meaning

The cauterizing something with help of instrument or materials using compact consoles for use

Please read the Instructions for better usage of Cautery machine

Plug the system power cord into the panel receptacle of the energy platform and check for proper grounding

Connect directly to AC power and maximum avoid power strip or extension cord

Turn On the ESU energy console and verify the self-test automatically. After the self-test completed successfully. green light or ok symbol appears on the screen

Check all the setting and switches, whether operational or not

Connect the footswitch and check for working by activating after connecting to the machine. according to the machine model, monopolar/bipolar footswitch differs.

Apply for the patient neutral plate (patient return electrode) on the Thigh or surface without any bony prominence

connect the neutral plate connector to the machine and check for connectivity (green light appear on the control panel)

Now connect the sterile monopolar pencil provided by the scrub. connect the machine end to the appropriate connection and check for valuesdiathermy endosurgical unit

The surgeon prefers the setting according to tissue and steps of procedures.

Now check by activating CUT and COAG button on hand control/footswitch

Beep sound and light glowing on the control panel when activating indicates the use of Endo Surgical Unit

Diathermy machine consists of different mode like cutting and coagulation that means cauterized

Cautery definition makes a clear idea about this equipment of indication mentioned above

After the electrode pencil connected to the machine

For Application of the footswitch

  1. Ensure that the electrosurgical generator is off.
  2. Connect the adapter to the footswitch accessory receptacle on the ES generator.
  3. Insert the accessory cord into the receptacle in the middle of the adapter. adjust the tension screw if necessary.ensure that no metal is exposed.
  4. Adjust the tension screw so the accessory cord is securely connected .do not overtighten the tension screw, otherwise, accessory cord damage may result.

Warning: connect accessories to the proper receptacle .improper connection of accessories may result in inadvertent accessory

Example:

Valley lab diathermy, Erbe Endosurgical(ESU), Albert medicals

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Cautery Machine Monopolar foot switchcauterized

Electrical shock hazards
Do not connect the footswitch from the generator before cleaning

Connect the accessories to the proper receptacle .improper connection may result in inadvertent accessory activation or other potentially hazardous condition.

Connect only ESU provider equipment model, do not misconnect one with other without fail.
Using other manufacturer’s equipment foot switch may cause equipment malfunction.

Do not wrap the accessory cords around the metal objects while the machine is on.
There is a chance of inducing currents that could lead to shocks, fires or injury to the patient or surgical team.
Inspect all the accessories, cords connection of breaks, nicks and other damage before giving to surgeons before use.

Damage of diathermy cords or other accessories may result in injury or electric shocks to the patient and surgical team professionals

Regular inspection and checking of help to avoid electric shocks to patients and healthcare professionals

Attach the connector plug on the two-pedal footswitch to the appropriate receptacle on the back of the generator.
Activate and the electrosurgical instruments/pencil by stepping on the appropriate cut or coagulation foot pedal switches. while using cauterized tissue and smokes suctioned using a suction system

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Bipolar foot switch

esu Cautery

 

Its resemble the same diathermy, monopolar footswitch but only one-foot pedal switch available in it.

One switch helps to activate when the need for bipolar usage.

Note

For better usage use the Transparent Plastic cover for footswitch. This helps in fluid spillage

For cautery, definition see at the beginning of the post

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