Rod Neutral Electrode - Carlo De Giorgi SURGERY PLUS Mode D'emploi

neutral electrode by single surface (with joint cables) where there is not a check on
the contact between neutral electrode and patient.
neutral electrode by two surfaces (with divided cables) where there is a check on the
contact between neutral electrode and patient. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THIS UNIT
Keep attention on the correct position of the patient-plate to avoid burns and other risks
for the patient, we recommended regard to this by the following information.
Before to apply the neutral electrode, clean and eliminate any external substances
from its surface. Do not apply the neutral electrode on cicatix, bony protrusion or near
prosthesis or monitoring electrodes. But apply it on sprinkled tissues, such as muscles
and near the operative site. If you use a disposable neutral electrode respect the date
of use, if you use a not disposable neutral electrode make sure that the fixing systems
guarantee stability.
It is very important that the neutral electrode is firmly applied on its entire surface to avoid
burns. When the neutral electrode is partially taken off from the patient, the current den-
sity on the remaining applied part is higher. Because the density of the current flow under
the neutral electrode is not uniform, it verifies a not uniform heating, especially near the
borders of the neutral electrode.
Rod Neutral Electrode
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(CORRECT application) In this picture
it is shown the CORRECT position of the
neutral electrode by the two surfaces. The
patient-plate must be placed perpendicu-
larly to the operative field. It is important
to avoid the transversal way and prefer the
vertical or diagonal one, thereby it is al-
lowed a uniform distribution of the current
on all two surfaces and reduces the risk of
burns for the patient.
(WRONG application)
trode is often applied in an INCORRECT
way, in parallel to the operative field. So
the current distribution is not uniform on the
two surfaces.
Rod neutral electrode must be held solid
in patient's hand.
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