Bovie Medical Insights

Over the years, as surgical procedures have evolved, so have the tools, instruments and devices used to deliver patient care. Veterinary surgical practices include a number of modalities that utilize energy based devices as the fundamental tools. Veterinarians can now harness various principles regarding electrons, photons and sound waves or radio frequency to transfer energy to the tissue of patients.

The use of energy-based devices in the field of veterinary surgery has seen a significant increase over the past number of years.  With the introduction of any new piece of equipment there is sometimes a lack of really adequate instruction regarding it’s most efficacious use.  This situation may also apply to the use of electrosurgical units (ESUs) for veterinary applications.

The Bovie Medical Corporation is a leader in electrosurgical equipment including many veterinary applications.  Because of the healing advantages for animals and the long term cost benefits for the practitioner, the use of tools for veterinary electrosurgery is on the rise. When making the move to electrosurgery, it's important to learn how to use the devices properly to get the results you desire.  And, it’s important to be safety minded when taking advantage of these advancing technologies.  

In today's world of advanced technology, the use of energy based devices in the operating room appears to be coming more commonplace - as well it should be.  Time and again these technologically advanced devices make it possible for surgery to be completed more quickly and efficiently.  As Wikipedia explains it, devices such as lasers, ultrasonic or harmonic devices as well as cold plasma and electrosurgical units help to prevent blood loss during surgery through the process of electrocoagulation. And as pointed out in an earlier blog post, excessive bleeding can make it difficult, if not impossible, to find and remove tumors and masses (hence the birth of electrosurgery).

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.

As a veterinary professional, you work in a specialized field with specialized equipment.  When it comes to outfitting your hospital or operating room with the tools of the trade, there are some essentials.  Here's a look at a few of the basic tools any operating room utilizing the latest electrosurgical techniques should have on hand.

Years ago, the most common surgical procedures performed on companion animals consisted of spaying or neutering. The fact is, that many of these pets will require some other type of surgery during their lifetimes.  Veterinarians routinely perform surgery to remove cancerous tumors or repair hip dysplasia and anterior cruciate ligament in dogs.

Already proven as a stellar addition to surgical procedures everywhere, the Bovie Aaron cautery devices have exceptional applications in a veterinary practice, as well.  While electrosurgery has virtually replaced traditional scalpels for a number of common medical procedures, cautery may not be far behind.  With the combination of simple battery operated cautery and the more complex electrosurgery units, the veterinary applications of Bovie Aaron devices cover the gamut from simple topical treatments to complex internal surgeries.