Preparing For Monopolar Surgery; Applying The Return Electrode; Connecting Accessories; Preparing For Bipolar Surgery - Bovie AARON 2250 Service Manual

Preparing for Monopolar Surgery

Monopolar surgery requires a return electrode.

Applying the Return Electrode

To maximize patient safety, Aaron Medical recommends using a split return electrode and a Aaron generator with a
contact quality monitoring system (Bovie NEM™).
NOTICE:
The Bovie NEM™ system recommends that you use a split return electrode.
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.
1. 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.
2. Adjust the Blend setting to the desired amount of hemostasis (Level 1-10). Adjustment is preformed by pressing
the up or down buttons next to the Blend setting indicator. Verify that the Blend indicator bar displays the
desired setting and the LED above Blend on the front panel is illuminated.
3. Select the desired power settings for Cut. Adjustment is preformed by pressing the up or down buttons next to
the Cut display. This selection should advance the power display numbers in 1 to 5 watt increments. Verify that
the Cut mode can be adjusted to the desired settings.
4. Select the mode of operation for Coagulation, either Coagulation or Fulguration. Adjustment is preformed by
pressing the up or down buttons next to the Pinpoint and Spray mode indicator. Verify that the desired mode can
be selected and the correct LED illuminates.
5. Select the desired power setting for Coagulation. Adjustment is preformed by pressing the up or down buttons
next to the Coag display. This selection should advance the power display numbers in 1 to 5 watt increments.
Verify that the power can be adjusted to the desired output.

Connecting Accessories

1. Connect a monopolar handpiece with electrode to the appropriate monopolar handpiece receptacle on the front
of the unit.
If using a footswitch activated device, connect an appropriate Aaron footswitch to the monopolar footswitch
connecting socket on the rear of the unit.
2. To activate the Monopolar mode, depress the cut or coag button on the monopolar handpiece or the cut or coag
pedal on the monopolar footswitch.

Preparing for Bipolar Surgery

1. Connect a Bipolar cable to the Bipolar receptacle on the front of the unit.
2. Connect a forceps instrument to the bipolar cable.
3. Connect the bipolar footswitch to the bipolar footswitch connecting socket located on the rear of the unit.
To activate the Bipolar mode, depress the pedal on the bipolar footswitch.
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