Cunnington J. Facilitating benefit, minimising risk: Responsibilities of the surgical practitioner during electrosurgery.
J Perioper Pract 2006;
16:195, 197-202. [PMID:
16669365 DOI:
10.1177/175045890601600404]
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Abstract
This article will explore the role of the surgical practitioner in providing best care for the patient, by discussing electrosurgical intervention (ESI). It will exemplify the technological aspect of the role. Management of ESI equipment, and its inherent risks, will be shown to relate directly to the practitioner's role. Some safety claims for ESI equipment will be analysed, demonstrating the need for a theatre practitioner to establish the validity of sources that inform practice. The roles of circulating practitioner and scrubbed practitioner will be elucidated, with exploration of professional and ethical responsibilities to the patient, themselves and colleagues.
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