Bovie & Neptune

When are you required to have sterile water or saline on the field?
A. During all laser procedures or when a Bovie is being used (when using devices that create heat during use) B. Only when the fire risk is 2 or higher C. If the patient has a pacemaker D. Only if you are operating above the xiphoid
Which ESU requires a grounding pad?
When is it safe to connect a Neptune to a patient tubes or wound vac?
A. When it's on low B. Never C. If continuously monitored D. During the surgical procedure under direct supervision
What extra step should be taken when the patient has a pacemaker?
Where should a grounding pad NOT be placed? Select all that apply.
A. Near an existing implant B. On the stomach or chest C. On damp skin D. On patches of dense hair E. On the same side as the surgical site
What is an indication that Monopolar shouldn't be used above the clavicles?

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When are you required to have sterile water or saline on the field?
A. During all laser procedures or when a Bovie is being used (when using devices that create heat during use) B. Only when the fire risk is 2 or higher C. If the patient has a pacemaker D. Only if you are operating above the xiphoid
Which ESU requires a grounding pad?
Monopolar or Bovie
When is it safe to connect a Neptune to a patient tubes or wound vac?
A. When it's on low B. Never C. If continuously monitored D. During the surgical procedure under direct supervision
What extra step should be taken when the patient has a pacemaker?
Place a magnet over it during surgery
Where should a grounding pad NOT be placed? Select all that apply.
A. Near an existing implant B. On the stomach or chest C. On damp skin D. On patches of dense hair E. On the same side as the surgical site
What is an indication that Monopolar shouldn't be used above the clavicles?
The patient has an existing cochlear implant

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