Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 25 TSC 617 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Insulated Laparoscopic Instruments
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The idea
Laparoscopic energy instruments are covered with insulation that keeps current at the tip, where the surgeon intends it.
In practice
A break in the insulation can let current escape and burn tissue away from the camera's view, so insulation is inspected.
Where people slip
An instrument with damaged insulation is removed from use and reported.
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