This module will help trainees to understand how electrosurgery and harmonics are used in the operating theatre to achieve haemostasis and assist dissection. The module will assist the trainee in making surgery safer for the patient and more efficient for the surgeon.
You will cover topics including:
Electrosurgery and Ultrasonics:
- Basic principles
- Surgical techniques
- Applications
- Hazards and pitfalls
Electrosurgery:
- Patient plates
- Complications and safe practice
- Considerations in minimally invasive surgery
- Vessel Sealing