Methods of Thermal hemostasis

Question 1

Methods of Hemostasis: Thermal

Answer 1

. Electrocautery
. Laser
. Harmonic scalpel

Question 2

Electrocautery

Answer 2

– Most common
– Uses heat to
coagulate
– Burns tissue - char

Question 3

Harmonic scalpel

Answer 3

– Ultrasonic scalpel
– Vibrations of the blade
produces a sticky
coagulum
– Single-use titanium
blade
– Electrical energy

Question 4

Laser

Answer 4

– Intense, concentrated
beam of light