PlasmaBlade

Question 1

How is PlasmaBlade Different? (2 ways)

Answer 1

Coated tip, TPS (Thermal Protective Shield) Pulsed, Low-Energy Waveform

Question 2

Describe this device.

Answer 2

PB 4.0, Bendable Shaft

Question 3

Describe this device.

Answer 3

PB 3.0S, Telescoping Shaft, Smoke Evac

Question 4

Describe this device.

Answer 4

PLUS, 3.0S with CoagCap

Question 5

Describe this device.

Answer 5

Needle, Small point, bendable shaft

Question 6

P1 & P2 Operating Frequency

Answer 6

P1: 460kHZ & 4 MHz P2: 1 MHz

Question 7

Cut vs Coag Mode

Answer 7

Cut: Very smooth dissection, minimized thermal damage Coag: Controls Bleeding

Question 8

3.0S & 4.0 Set Point

Answer 8

Cut 5, Coag 5 - 6

Question 9

Compatible Ground Pads

Answer 9

Valleylab, Conmed, Megadyne

Question 10

Primary Targets

Answer 10

Plastic & Reconstruction, Pacemaker Replacement

Question 11

Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Fibruillation

Answer 11

Tachy >100 bpm Brady < 60 bpm Fib - twitching

Question 12

IPG Replacement, Thermal Benefits

Answer 12

Lead coat melts at 185+ Peak is 40 - 170 ESU is 200 to 350

Question 13

Mastectomy, Lumpectomy

Answer 13

Full breast removal, lump removal

Question 14

Reconstruction, Reduction

Answer 14

After mastectomy, minimize size