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  • Apr- 2020 -
    14 April

    Surgical Diathermy or Electrocautery

    Surgical diathermy or Electrocautery uses direct current whereas electrosurgery uses alternating current. Radiofrequency Generator: Generates high-frequency currents (100 K-Hz to 4 MHz) which induces ionic vibration but no movement.Ionic vibration generates intracellular heat but no muscle/nerve depolarization.Power settings are in Watts (amps x volts). Intracellular heat can cause: boiling +…

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