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Do not use contact jelly.
Apply the entire surface of the neutral electrode and use the rubber
straps to fasten them (Art. No. 20592-009 or 20592-011). Do not
tighten the rubber straps so tight as to hinder blood circulation.
For neutral electrodes, use a matching ERBE connection cable
(order number, see ERBE accessories catalog).
Reducing the risk of accidental tissue damage
Avoid lengthy activations. The temperature increases under the
neutral electrode with lengthy activations or lengthy activations
one after another. The patient is at risk of accidental tissue dam-
age. In this case, make sure that there are sufficient cooling times
without activation.
If the electrosurgical unit does not achieve the desired effect, al-
ways check the neutral electrode first. Make sure that the neutral
electrode has been correctly applied, that there is still skin contact
and that the connection to the electrosurgical unit is good before
you increase power or effect.
Repositioning the patient during surgery
Make certain that the return electrode does not come off of the
skin.
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