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GB User Manual
Selection of the correct radio frequency (RF) mode
ATTENTION
All surgical applications with radio frequency need local or block anaesthesia.
Cutting - CUT MODE
This mode – with a permanent power flow – is best rated for clean cuts in tissue without coagulation. In this mode cutting is with mar-
ginal heat and little haemostasis and can be used near to bones or to the periost tissue to avoid shrinking processes of the
tissue.
This mode is also perfectly suited for histological examinations.
Tip: Activate the electrode by pressing the foot switch before touching the tissue. Then a regular cut will be produced from the begin-
ning.
Cutting / Coagulation - CUT / COAG MODE
This mode allows the precise cutting and simultaneous coagulation of the cut surface. Clinically the coagulation zone is marginal, but
allows an effective haemostasis, does not disturb the primarily wound healing, and disappears spontaneously after the wound is healed.
These cuts do not need suturing, thus this mode is very effective in cosmetic surgery.
Tip: Activate the electrode by pressing the foot switch before touching the tissue. Then a regular cut will be produced from the begin-
ning.
Coagulation permanently and pulsed - COAG MODE
This mode is for an immediate haemostasis – a coagulation electrode (i.e. a ball or a thick needle) should gently touch the area for coagu-
lation, only then the foot switch is activated. Bleedings from small vessels can be stopped using pulsed coagulation.
Tip: Gently place the electrode to the area (do not use any pressure!). Then the electrode will be activated.
Tip: Do not coagulate in a "blood lake", instead press, spray or aspirate the blood off prior to coagulation.
Coagulation - BIPOLAR MODE
This mode is for immediate coagulation of smaller vessels with diameters up to max. 2.0 mm. In this case the pulsed coagulation is re-
commended.
Tip: First take the vessel with bipolar forceps, then activate the radio frequency.
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