Naslov
Dangerous High Frequency Current Leakage During Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring

Autori
Išgum, Velimir ; Deletes, Vedran

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Symposium on Intraoperative Neurophysiology with the 19th Dr. Janez Faganel memorial Lecture / Rodi, Zoran ; Deletis, Vedran - Ljubljana : Institute of Clinical Neurophysiology, Division of Neurology, University Medical Center, Ljubljana, 2003, 65-68

ISBN
961-90106-5-5

Skup
Symposium on Intraoperative Neurophysiology with the 19th Dr. Janez Faganel memorial Lecture

Mjesto i datum
Ljubljana, Slovenija, 17.11.2003. - 18.11.2003

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
evoked potential monitoring; electrical safety; high frequency leakage current

Sažetak
We describe incidents where six patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures sustained first and second degree burns under the skin where stimulating electrodes had been placed during evoked potential monitoring, following the use of monopolar, cautericing device. A post-operative test of all 18 monopolar, cauterising devices used in the operating theatres reveald one (1) with a high frequency (HF) current leakage of 287 mA (when in ‘ coagulation pin point’ mode) and 442 mA (when in ‘ coagulation spray’ mode). This was 2.5 to 3 times above safety limits. We propose a solution for preventing these type of incidents.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika, Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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