• Ann R Coll Surg Engl · Jan 2000

    Are surgeons aware of the dangers of diathermy?

    • T V Sudhindra, A Joseph, C J Hacking, and P N Haray.
    • Department of Surgery, Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, UK.
    • Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2000 Jan 1; 82 (1): 31-2.

    AbstractSurgical diathermy is an invaluable aid in modern surgery and most contemporary diathermy machines are considered safe. However, diathermy accidents still do occur and a diathermy unit can be potentially lethal if adequate care is not exercised in its use.

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