Chapter 3. Patient And Operating Room Safety - Covidien Force FX-C User Manual

Chapter 3
Patient and Operating Room Safety
The safe and effective use of electrosurgery depends to a large degree upon
factors solely under the control of the operator. There is no substitute for a
properly trained and vigilant surgical team. It is important that the operating
instructions supplied with this or any electrosurgical equipment be read,
understood, and followed.
Electrosurgery has been used safely in numerous procedures. Before starting any
surgical procedure, the surgeon should be trained in the particular technique and
surgical procedure to be performed, should be familiar with the medical
literature related to the procedure and potential complications, and should be
familiar with the risks versus the benefits of utilizing electrosurgery in the
procedure.
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User's Guide 3-1