Preparing For Monopolar Surgery; Applying The Return Electrode; Connecting Accessories; Preparing For Bipolar Surgery - Bovie Aaron 1250 User Manual

PREPARING FOR MONOPOLAR SURGERY

Monopolar surgery requires a return electrode.

Applying the Return Electrode

Bovie Medical recommends using return electrode contact quality monitoring system (Bovie NEM™) patient return
electrodes to maximize patient safety. Using a patient return electrode without the Bovie NEM™ safety feature may
result in a patient burn.
NOTICES:
The Bovie NEM™ system recommends that you use a split-plate patient return electrode.
Before activation, pad placement and visual verification of the split return electrode (split pad)
indicator on the front panel is recommended. After connecting the split pad to the generator and
placing the split pad securely to the patient, give the unit 5 to 10 seconds to recognize the split
pad. The split pad indicator will illuminate green. If the split pad and cord are attached to the
generator without secure contact to the patient, the alarm indicator will illuminate red.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for application site and placement procedures. When using metal plate
return electrodes, use a conductive gel specifically designed for electrosurgery. Select a return electrode site with good
blood flow. While a properly applied electrode results in minimal tissue heating beneath the electrode, a good blood
flow helps carry heat away from the site.
Connect the cable to the Return Electrode receptacle on the front of the unit.
The unit will automatically sense the presence of a split or solid return electrode and, if a split return electrode is
used, will constantly monitor the resistance at the contact between the electrode and the patient.

Connecting Accessories

1. Connect a monopolar active electrode to the unit.
If you are using...
Standard 3-pin handswitching pencil
Footswitching pencil
NOTICE:
The Bovie NEM™ system recommends that you use a split return electrode.
2. If using a footswitch activated device, connect an appropriate Bovie Medical footswitch to the footswitch connect-
ing socket on the rear of the unit.

PREPARING FOR BIPOLAR SURGERY

NOTICE:
Bipolar surgery does not require a return electrode.
1. Select the Bipolar Mode by pressing the Bipolar Mode selector. The Bipolar Mode indiactor will illuminate.
2. Select Bipolar Foot Control by pressing the Foot Control selector.
3. Connect a Bipolar cable to the Bipolar receptacle.
4. Connect the appropriate Bovie Medical footswitch to the Footswitch receptacle on the rear of the unit.
5. Connect a forceps instrument to the Bipolar cable.
User's Guide • Aaron 1250 ™
Connect it to...
Monopolar handswitching receptacle
Monopolar footswitching receptacle
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