Monopolar vs Bipolar
What type of electrosurgery requires a grounding pad?
What is monopoly electrosurgery.
What must be done before applying a grounding pad to ensure safety?
What is assess the skin for dryness, hair, implants, or bony prominences
What skin injury can result from improper grounding pad placement?
What is a burn
What is another name for the active electrode?
What is ESU pencil
Which organization provides national safety guidelines for electrosurgery?
What is AORN
Which electrosurgical method is commonly used for precise tissue coagulation in delicate surgeries?
What is bipolar electrosurgery
What is the purpose of the “time-out” before surgery involving electrosurgical units?
What is to confirm correct patient, procedure, and equipment settings
What is a potential consequence of using ESU near alcohol-based prep?
What is a surgical fire
What is the function of the return electrode?
What is to safely return the electrical current to the ESU generator
Where can BUMC staff access electrosurgical safety policies and procedures?
What is BSWConnect
In bipolar electrosurgery, where does the current travel?
What is between the two tips of the instrument (like forceps)
Name one way to reduce the risk of surgical fire during electrosurgery.
What is avoid activation near oxygen or flammable prep solutions
Which type of interference can occur in patients with pacemakers?
What is electromagnetic interference (EMI)
What should be used to prevent sticking during bipolar coagulation?
What is irrigation
How often should OR staff review or update their training on ESU safety?
What is annually or per hospital policy
True or False: Monopolar electrosurgery carries a higher risk of patient burns if the return pad is not properly placed.
What is true
When should smoke evacuation be used during a procedure?
What is whenever electrosurgery generates surgical plume or smoke
What airborne risk is associated with using electrosurgical units?
What is surgical smoke exposure
What equipment removes surgical plume from the field?
What is a smoke evacuator
According to policy, when should a safety check of ESU equipment be performed?
What is before each use
Which electrosurgical method poses less risk for patients with pacemakers, and why?
What is bipolar, because the current does not pass through the body
What should be done if the electrosurgical pencil cord is frayed or damaged?
What is remove it from service and replace it immediately
What hazard occurs when electrosurgery is used improperly near oxygen-enriched environments?
What is ignition/fire risk
What part of the electrosurgical unit is responsible for generating high-frequency current?
What is the ESU generator
What policy should guide the proper use of ESUs with patients who have implanted devices?
What is the Electrosurgical Safety and Implanted Device Policy