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Selecting a suitable application site
Apply the return electrode as closely as possible to the surgical
field, preferably the thigh or upper arm. In any case, the applica-
tion site must be a convex skin surface which is either muscular or
has good circulation.
If the patient has a cardiac pacemaker, it is absolutely essential
that you consult a cardiologist before conducting an operation
with an HF surgical unit. The return electrode should always be
applied taking due account of the cardiac pacemaker.
The return electrode should be closer to the site of intervention
than ECG electrodes.
The return electrode must not be applied on or over the following
locations:
• on scars
• on inflamed skin
• on bony parts of the body
• over metal implants
• over severely adipose subcutaneous tissue
• over sacrum, hip, buttocks, shoulder blade
Preparing the application site
Shave the selected skin surface. Clean the skin thoroughly (e.g. of
skin lotions). Dry the skin surface.
Attaching the return electrode
Also observe the illustrations on page 2 of these instructions when
applying the neutral electrode. The operating area is highlighted in
dark gray.
Align the long edge of the return electrode towards the surgical
field. The current should flow from the active electrode (instru-
ment) to the long edge of the return electrode.
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