Is the Bovie monopolar or bipolar?

The Bovie OR|PRO 300 is the original Bovie operating room generator and offers up to 300 watts of power and provides both monopolar and bipolar functions for all surgical needs.

What is monopolar and bipolar diathermy?

In monopolar action, the electrical current oscillates between the surgeon’s electrode, through the patient’s body, until it meets the ‘grounding plate’ (typically positioned underneath the patient’s leg) to complete the circuit. In bipolar diathermy, the two electrodes are found on the instrument itself.

What is bipolar cautery?

n. Cauterization using a high frequency electrical current passed through tissue from one electrode to another.

What is a bipolar generator?

The Malis Bipolar Generator reduces electrical output as load resistance increases to prevent carbonization and sticking of the tissue. A versatile range of forceps. Compatible with our Stryker Spetzler-Malis disposable forceps as well as our reusable line of bipolar forceps, SilverGlide.

Is LigaSure bipolar?

LigaSure (bipolar vessel sealing) technology is a radiofrequency-driven bipolar electrosurgical device. A tissue-based feedback program is used to regulate the dose of energy administered, which is appropriate for bulk tissue or vessel density, and the aim is to limit the heat generated in the target tissue.

When do you use monopolar and bipolar?

Though monopolar surgery is more commonly used due to its effectiveness, bipolar surgery is preferred with patients who have life-sustaining devices in their body that might fail if a current is passed through.

Is bipolar considered cautery?

Bipolar electrosurgery operates regardless of the medium in which it is used, permitting coagulation in a fluid environment – a great advantage when attempting to coagulate in a wet field. As a result, bipolar electrosurgery is often referred to as ‘wet field’ cautery.

What is the difference between monopolar and bipolar RF?

The monopolar type uses a single electrode tip, which delivers energy to the space between the electrode and the grounding plate. The bipolar type passes electrical current between the two electrodes applied to the skin.

What are bipolar electrodes?

A bipolar electrode (BPE) is an electronic conductor in contact with an ionically conductive phase. When a sufficiently high electric field is applied across the ionic phase, faradaic reactions occur at the ends of the BPE even though there is no direct electrical connection between it and an external power supply.

Who owns LigaSure?

Medtronic
LigaSure™ Technology | Medtronic.

What is the difference between monopolar and bipolar?

There is one basic difference between bipolar and monopolar techniques. With monopolar electrosurgery, a probe electrode is used to apply the electrosurgical energy to the target tissue to achieve the desired surgical effect. With the bipolar electrosurgical method a bipolar device, often a set of forceps, is used.