Glossary of Electrosurgical Unit Terms
October 14, 2016 | Evaluations & Guidance
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The following glossary covers terms that readers may encounter when shopping for, using, or inspecting electrosurgical units (ESUs).
Ablation. The excision, destruction, or elimination of surface tissue. Similar to electrosurgical cutting, the cells struck by sparks from the active electrode tip vaporize, perpetuating the layer of vapor. Ablation is often applied in...