Is Electrosurgical unit same as cautery machine?
Electrosurgical unit
* Uses high-frequency electrical current to cut and coagulate tissue.
* More versatile than cautery machines, as they can be used for a wider variety of surgical procedures.
* Can be used to cut through bone and other hard tissue.
* More expensive than cautery machines.
Cautery machine
* Uses heat to cut and coagulate tissue.
* Less versatile than ESUs, as they can only be used for certain surgical procedures.
* Cannot be used to cut through bone or other hard tissue.
* Less expensive than ESUs.
Ultimately, the best choice for a particular surgical procedure will depend on the specific needs of the surgeon and the patient.
Additional information
* ESUs and cautery machines can both cause burns if they are not used properly.
* ESUs can also interfere with other electrical devices in the operating room, so it is important to take precautions to prevent this from happening.
* Cautery machines produce smoke that can contain harmful chemicals, so it is important to use a smoke evacuator to remove this smoke from the operating room.