New and innovative techniques and technologies for veterinary surgery have been increasing in recent years. One of the most popular of these new technologies is electrosurgery. The veterinary applications of Bovie Aaron and similar products offer a revolutionary way to improve surgical tasks. This procedure is safe, reliable, and offers a unique and unparalleled precision surgical cut with immediate coagulation.
What is Electrosurgery?
Electrosurgery utilizes a high frequency electrical current to generate an intense and localized heat at the surgical spot. This heat is capable of dissecting tissue with clean precision and has the added benefit of excellent bleeding control that allows for the reduced risk of hemorrhaging. In this way, it acts to generate heat within the tissue where surgery is being performed. However, electrosurgery excels beyond cutting capabilities as it works over the entirety of the surface that connects the unit’s electrode tip and the tissue. This allows electrosurgery devices to have excellent sculpting abilities.
Electrosurgery has become so popular that it is currently being utilized in more than 80 percent of all surgical procedures- both with pets and their human companions. This system promotes an efficient and clean surgical opportunity, especially when compared to traditional incision practices that once utilized steel scalpels to carve at the surgical site. Electrosurgery reduces many of the risks that were once inherent with surgery, and allows veterinarians to perform a wide range of procedures.
Bovie Medical has defined the industry standard for veterinarian specific electrosurgery equipment and accessories. Their products promote a range of options that provide veterinary offices with safe and cost effective solutions. The following are just two of the most popular devices tailored to meet veterinary needs.
Aaron 1250V Electrosurgical Generator
The veterinary applications of Bovie Aaron 1250V are exceptional and make it a must-have for any veterinary office. This multi-purpose, high frequency electrosurgical generator features both monopolar and bipolar functions. It features 120 watts of cutting power and 90 watts of blend cutting with two levels of coagulation (pinpoint and fulguration). The Aaron 1250 includes a large, user-friendly illuminated digital display. Upon starting up, the unit will perform a self-safety systems check and will automatically power to the last used setting.
Aaron 950 Electrosurgical Generator and Dessicator
This is the first high frequency desiccator that also offered 6 watts of cutting power and coagulation capabilities. The Aaron 950 was engineered to be the most reliable, safe, and durable generator available in today’s market. It includes the latest in chip technology for extended lifetime guarantee.
Veterinary Applications
Veterinary applications of Bovie Aaron products include general surgery, neutering, emergency care, veterinary dental and oral, ear cropping, de-clawing, tail docking, eyelid surgery, eyelid epilation, biopsy, treating dermal lesions, and other situation where it is necessary to control bleeding in animal patients. Electrofulguration allows for the treatment of larger areas, like tumor beds, allowing veterinary surgeons to destroy and neutralize potentially malignant tumor cells. Monopolar electrosurgery allows for precision cuts with immediate coagulation and requires the use a return pad under the animal, while bipolar electrosurgery utilizes a forceps type of electrode which does not require the need for a return pad.
For more information about safe utilization of electrosurgery for veterinary applications, please feel free to visit us at boviemed.com.
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