title: Unrecognized hazards of surgical electrodes passed through metal suction-irrigation devices.
abstract: Surgical electrodes, passed through metal suction-irrigation devices, pose significant risks for unrecognized visceral burns through capacitively coupled current using monopolar electrosurgery. Plastic cannulas (and reducers) should be avoided with the metal suction-irrigation electrode; an all-metal trocar cannula confers limited safety. With surgeon education and advances in engineering, the potential for unrecognized visceral injury with capacitive coupling can be eliminated.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Clinic Associates, P.A., Jackson, MS 39202.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Voyles
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Tucker
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology*; D004553:Electric Conductivity; D004566:Electrodes; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008670:Metals; D008961:Models, Structural; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D008670:Metals