Electrosurgical unit
1 /

Electrosurgical unit

Price on Request
Share This

Description

An electrosurgical unit (ESU) is a medical device used in surgical procedures to cut, coagulate, or ablate tissue using high-frequency electrical currents. The ESU consists of a generator that produces the electrical energy, handpieces or electrodes that deliver the energy to the tissue, and a control panel that allows the surgeon to adjust settings such as power output and mode of operation. During surgery, the surgeon uses the ESU to apply electrical energy to the tissue, causing various effects depending on the mode of operation: 1. Cutting: The ESU produces a continuous high-frequency current that vaporizes tissue, allowing precise incisions to be made with minimal bleeding. 2. Coagulation: The ESU produces a high-frequency current with intermittent bursts, which coagulate small blood vessels to control bleeding. 3. Ablation: The ESU produces a high-frequency current that heats and destroys tissue, often used for removing abnormal growths or lesions. ESUs are versatile tools used in various surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, and urology, to perform a wide range of surgical procedures with precision and minimal tissue damage.