First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (August 2-3)

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Video Summary

Dr. Neil Sharma's talk on electrocautery delves into the intricacies of electrosurgery units, waveform manipulation, and device applications. He emphasizes understanding the electrocautery generator, waveform control, and implications for patient safety. The lecture covers bipolar and monopolar devices, argon plasma coagulation (APC) for tissue ablation, and considerations for patients with pacemakers or ICDs. Dr. Sharma stresses the importance of knowing the equipment to troubleshoot effectively and avoid complications. He encourages fellows to familiarize themselves with the devices and learn how to set up and operate them. Overall, the talk provides a comprehensive overview of electrocautery principles, application, and safety measures in endoscopy procedures.

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Dr. Neil Sharma

Keywords

electrocautery

electrosurgery

waveform manipulation

patient safety

bipolar and monopolar devices

argon plasma coagulation