Unit Operation - Bovie AARON 940 Guia Do Utilizador

Studies have shown that smoke generated during electrosurgical procedures can be potentially
harmful to patients and the surgical team. These studies recommend adequately ventilating the
smoke by using a surgical smoke evacuator or other means.
1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH). Control of Smoke from Laser / Electric Surgical Procedures. HAZARD
CONTROLS, Publication No. 96-128, September, 1996.
NOTICES:
If required by local codes, connect the generator to the hospital equalization connector with an
equipotential cable.
Do not clean the generator with abrasive cleaning or disinfectant compounds, solvents, or other
materials that could scratch the panels or damage the generator.

UNIT OPERATION

The Aaron 940™ produces radio frequency current which is useful for the removal and destruction of superficial
cutaneous and mucosal lesions. This is done by performing desiccation and fulguration procedures.
Electrosurgical desiccation occurs when the electrode is placed directly onto the surface of the lesion.
Fulguration occurs when the electrode is held slightly above the lesion and an arc is delivered to the lesion.
The unit also provides fast and efficient bleeding control by coagulation of capillaries and small blood vessels.
For the majority of desiccation, fulguration, and coagulation procedures utilizing the standard handpiece in the
monopolar output, the patient plate is optional. When used, the patient plate will intensify the coagulation
properties of the unit and also lessen the opportunity for an electrosurgical burn. The optional footswitch adds
versatility when using the standard handpiece in the monopolar output, as the footswitch allows you to activate
the unit by either the handpiece or the footswitch. Bipolar outputs are available for those physicians who prefer
to utilize bipolar forceps to perform coagulation procedures. A footswitch is required when using the bipolar
output and the patient plate is not used. Procedures that are performed in sensitive areas may require an
anesthetic. Flammable anesthetics should not be used.
If you are unfamiliar with the operation of a low powered electrosurgery unit, it is advisable to practice on
chicken or lean flank steak to visualize the effects at various output and power levels.
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