Certification: Eligible for 1 CE credit from the ACI

Lewis Lennard,  Business Development Manager at Rigel Medical

Electrosurgical units (ESUs) are critical devices used in a wide range of surgical procedures, yet their operation and performance verification are often misunderstood. From complex high-frequency waveforms to varying output modes, ensuring accuracy and safety presents unique challenges for healthcare technology professionals.

This session provides a practical and accessible overview of electrosurgery, beginning with the fundamental principles of how ESUs function, including the differences between cut, coag, and blend modes. It will explore the risks associated with improper performance, including patient safety concerns.

The presentation will then focus on real-world testing practices, including how to verify ESU output, select appropriate test conditions, and interpret measurement results. Common pitfalls and troubleshooting techniques will be discussed to help attendees improve the effectiveness of their preventive maintenance programs.

Attendees will leave with actionable knowledge to enhance compliance, improve testing accuracy, and increase confidence when working with electrosurgical equipment.

Webinar Wednesday would like to thank our sponsor Rigel Medical, renowned globally as a designer and manufacturer of reliable, portable and compact biomedical test equipment. As metrology specialists for almost four decades, our innovative testing solutions have been mitigating risk worldwide in health care environments. Our products ensure that critical medical equipment is safe to use throughout the device’s life cycle. For more information, visit rigelmedical.com.

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