For decades, Bovie Medical has been setting the standard for electrosurgery. It all began in 1926 when an electrosurgical generator was first used by Dr. Harvey Cushing with the assistance of Dr. William T. Bovie to help excise a tumor. Since that time, Bovie Medical has continued to develop and manufacture state-of-the-art electrosurgical devices used by hospitals, surgery centers and in physician’s offices.
Now, the company offers free ebooks for you to use as resources for electrosurgery and operating room safety. Just click on the title of the book and you will be taken to a site where you can instantly download the complimentary ebook.
Addressing Surgical Smoke in the OR
Electrosurgery has numerous benefits for both the patient and the doctor. Unfortunately, it generates surgical smoke which must be dealt with. This book provides everything you need to know about smoke plume hazards including the causes of it and the standards for protection. The book explains how to use the Smoke Shark II to effectively evacuate the surgical smoke plume.
Learn how electrosurgical technology has evolved and how J-Plasma, may be what you need. Understand the differences between the two devices and how J-Plasma may be the ideal procedure for your practice.
Both J-Plasma and Laser are used for certain types of surgical procedures. This book helps you understand the differences between the two and how to choose the one that best works for the procedures you are planning.
How to Choose Procedure Room Lighting: A Quick Guide
Surgeons know the importance of proper lighting in the procedure room. Proper lighting can make the difference in a successful procedure versus one with potential errors. This book discusses the differences between halogen and LED lights. It assists surgeons in making the best selection among the many choices available to them.
Understanding the New J-Plasma Technology
In addition to being a fully functional surgical tool, the Bovie Medical new J-Plasma has a number of other functions and benefits that make it truly revolutionary. This book explains how it works and what is will mean to the healthcare field in the future. Also learn about patents and patents that are pending.
As technology develops and electrosurgery becomes more common, the procedure is done more frequently in a doctor’s office than in a hospital or surgical center. This book is for both the new and experienced users of electrosurgery.
Understanding Electrosurgery for Veterinarians
Veterinarians use electrosurgery in many ways. Bovie Medical has published this service book which instructs veterinarians on the various electrosurgical devices and generators available and helps them understand the choices they have. The book provides information on the importance of smoke evacuators and how veterinarians can use them effectively when performing electrosurgery.
Electrosurgical Generator Safety Guidelines
The safety of electrosurgical procedures depends on the operator and staff all properly understanding the safety procedures. This teaches everyone involved on how to be alert for and prevent any potential hazards as well as specific patient safety guidelines.
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