Are surgeons aware of the dangers of diathermy?
T V Sudhindra, A Joseph, C J Hacking, P Haray
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T V Sudhindra, A Joseph, C J Hacking, P Haray
Abstract
Surgical diathermy is an invaluable aid in modern surgery and most contemporary diathermy machines are considered safe. However, diathermy accidents do still occur and a diathermy unit can be potentially lethal if adequate care is not exercised in its use.
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Surgical diathermy is an invaluable aid in modern surgery and most contemporary diathermy machines are considered safe. However, diathermy accidents do still occur and a diathermy unit can be potentially lethal if adequate care is not exercised in its use.
Key concepts: Diathermy, Medicine, Surgery, General surgery