Covidien Edge E1450G Mode D'emploi page 4

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Warning
• Facial and other body hair is flammable.
Water-soluble surgical lubricating jelly
may be used to cover hair close to the
surgical site to decrease flammability.
The electrode must fit completely and
securely into the pencil. An incorrectly
seated electrode may result in burns
to the patient or surgical personnel.
Fire Hazard Always place the active
electrode in a clean, dry, insulated
safety holster when not in use.
• Electrosurgical accessories that are
activated or hot from use can cause
unintended burns to the patient or
surgical personnel.
• Electrosurgical accessories may cause fire
or burns if placed close to or in contact
with flammable materials, such as gauze
or surgical drapes. Place longer electrodes
(such as extended electrodes) away from
the patient and drapes.
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Warning
Confirm proper electrosurgical settings prior
to and during a procedure. Use the lowest
power settings to achieve the desired effect.
If increased power settings are requested,
check the patient return electrode and all
accessory connections before major power
setting adjustments.
Some surgeons may elect to "buzz the
hemostat" during surgical procedures. It is
not recommended, and the hazards of such
a practice probably cannot be eliminated.
Burns to the surgeon's hands may result. To
minimize the risk, take these precautions:
• Do not lean on the patient, the table, or
the retractors while buzzing the
hemostat.
• Activate cut rather than coag. Cut has
a lower voltage than coag.
• Use the lowest power setting possible for
the minimum time necessary to achieve
hemostasis.
• Activate the generator after the accessory
makes contact with the hemostat. Do not
arc to the hemostat.