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Electrosurgery

This competency assessment module has been designed to provide healthcare professionals with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the safe use of electrosurgical equipment. It outlines safety considerations for both patients and personnel, including general considerations and those related to fire and smoke plume, as well as minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical procedures. ©2003.

PRICE: $50.00

This module is available in book format only. The CD-ROM is no longer available.

Content

Unit 1: Historical Overview of Electrosurgery
Unit 2: Principles of Electricity
Unit 3: Principles of Electrosurgical Devices
Unit 4: Clinical Considerations for the Perioperative Nurse
Unit 5: Fire Safety
Unit 6: Hazards of Smoke Plume
Unit 7: Saftey Considerations in Edoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery
Unit 8: Nursing Consideration for Argon-Enhanced Coagulation
Unit 9: Summary
Unit 10: Case Studies
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography and Suggested Readings
Review Questions
Case Studies Response Guide
Competency Documentation Form

Objectives

After completing this module, you should be able to accomplish the following:

Discuss the principles of electricity as they apply to electrosurgery.
Explain how electrosurgical devices work.
Describe the tissue effects of electrosurgery.
Outline the healthcare professional's role in the safe use of electrosurgical devices for both the patient and staff.
List the hazards of smoke plume generated during electrosurgery.
Discuss safety considerations of electrosurgery during minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
State the special safety considerations when using argon-enhanced coagulation technology.
Apply the principles of electrosurgery to specific patient-care situations.
Demonstrate proper use of electrosurgical equipment, including documentation on the patient's record.