Notes On The Argon- Supported Coagulate And Cutting; Special Notes For Minimal-Invasive Surgery - HEBU medical HF 9523 Manual

HBS Argon

10.1 Notes on the Argon- supported Coagulate and Cutting

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High purity gas (99.998% or higher) must be used. The use of argon gas with a lower
purity can be dangerous for the patients.
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The studies show that the argon gas that has reached the blood is excreted from the
lungs during respiration. For young children and patients with respiratory diseases, the
exhalation of the argon gas may be slower.
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The HBS Argon should only be used with Argon gas. The use of other gases can lead to
a risk of explosion.
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It is required, that the gas cylinder and the connection component are tested and
certified and are equal to the standards and the regional requirements. The gas cylinder
should not be operated under pressure that is higher than specified.
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Only use self-adhesive neutral electrodes.
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Unsecured gas cylinders and / or defective connections on the gas transmission lines
can lead to an accident.
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Check that the accessories have the required functionality. The defective connections
can lead to sparking, damage of the accessories or to ignition.

10.2 Special notes for minimal-invasive surgery

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During minimal-invasive operations, the recommended insufflation pressure should not be
exceeded. The additional use of argon gas increases the risk of increasing the intra-
abdominal pressure. To minimize the risk, the gas supply should not exceed 5L/min.
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During minimally invasive surgery, an accumulation of gas in the abdominal cavity can lead
to gas embolism.
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Even if the HF-current is switched off, the tip of the electrode can still be hot, which can lead
to burns.
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An activation by accident or movement of the activated electrode outside of the field of view
can lead to injuries of the patient.
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