Chapter 2. Patient And Operating Room Safety - Covidien Valleylab LS10 User Manual

Chapter 2
Patient and Operating Room Safety
The safe and effective use of vessel sealing technology in surgical procedures
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.
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 compared to the benefits of utilizing vessel
sealing technology in the procedure.
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