Laser Saftey Flashcards
1
Q
class 1
A
will not cause damage
2
Q
class 2
A
are safe for brief exposures, but will cause damage with chronic exposure
3
Q
Class 3 & 4
A
not safe, even for brief views
4
Q
Photocoagulation
A
Generates heat
5
Q
Photodisruption
A
Create excision
6
Q
Photoablation
A
Removal of tissue
7
Q
Photochemical
A
Chemical reaction vaporize cells
8
Q
Continuous wave mode=
A
Continuous stream of photons
9
Q
Pulsed mode =
A
Energy pulses (micro-milli seconds)
10
Q
Q-Switched mode =
A
Energy pulses of short duration (nano-seconds)
11
Q
Mode-Lock mode =
A
Short duration pulses (picoseconds)
