Activating The Unit - Bovie Aaron 1250 User Manual

CAUTIONS:
The use of high frequency current can interfere with the function of other electromagnetic
equipment.
When high frequency surgical equipment and physiological monitoring equipment are used
simultaneously on the same patient, place any monitoring electrodes as far as possible from
the surgical electrodes.
Do not use needles as monitoring electrodes during electrosurgical procedures. Inadvertent
electrosurgical burns may result.
To avoid the possibility of a burn to the patient, when using a split pad do not activate the unit if
the solid pad indicator is illuminated green or the red alarm indicator remains illuminated red. This
could indicate improper pad placement or a faulty NEM circuit.
To avoid the possibility of an electrosurgical burn to either the patient or the physicians, do not
allow the patient to come in contact with a grounded metal object during activation. When
activating the unit, do not allow direct skin contact between the patient and the physician.
Remove any jewelry from the patient before activation.
Studies have shown that smoke generated during electrosurgical procedures can be potentially
harmful to patients and the surgical team. These studies recommend adequately ventilating the
smoke by using a surgical smoke evacuator or other means.
Examine all accessories and connections to the electrosurgical generator before use. Ensure that
the accessories function as intended. Improper connection may result in arcs, sparks, accessory
malfunction, or unintended surgical effects.
Accessories must be connected to the proper receptacle type. In particular, bipolar accessories
must be connected to the Bipolar Instrument output jack only. Improper connection may result in
inadvertent generator activation.
When not using active accessories, place them in a holster or in a clean, dry, non-conductive, and
highly visible area not in contact with the patient. Inadvertent contact with the patient may result
in burns.
1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH). Control of Smoke from Laser / Electric Surgical Procedures. HAZARD
CONTROLS, Publication No. 96-128, September, 1996.

ACTIVATING THE UNIT

When you turn on your unit, remember this feature:
• The A1250™ automatically powers up to the Cut and Coag modes and their last selected power settings. If the
Blend, Fulguration or Biploar mode is selected, the unit will default to that modes' last set power setting.
1. Monopolar Cut - Select the mode of operation for cut: Cut or Blend, then Select the desired Cut power settings
by rotating the Cut and Blend Power Control Dial.
2. Monopolar Coag - Select the mode of operation for coagulation: Coagulation or Fulguration, then Select the
coagulation power settings by rotating the Coagulation, Fulguration, and Bipolar Power Control Dial.
3. Bipolar - Select the mode of operation for Bipolar, then select the Bipolar power settings by rotating the
Coagulation, Fulguration, and Bipolar Power Control Dial.
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