Complications in the use of diathermy

Complications in the use of diathermy

Electrical burns in diathermy rarely occur but are not always recognized as such or thoroughly investigated. The literature has proved to be very sparse in terms of reference to complications, although prolonged courses of treatment are required in individual cases. This paper analyses and discusses...

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Veröffentlicht in:Burns 1997-05, Vol.23 (3), p.256-264
Hauptverfasser: Aigner, Nicolas, Fialka, Christian, Fritz, Angelika, Wruhs, Otto, Zöch, Gerald
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Adverse effects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
burns
Burns, Electric - etiology
Burns, Electric - prevention & control
diathermy
Diathermy - adverse effects
electrosurgery
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Miscellaneous
neutral electrode
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Skin - injuries
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Zusammenfassung:Electrical burns in diathermy rarely occur but are not always recognized as such or thoroughly investigated. The literature has proved to be very sparse in terms of reference to complications, although prolonged courses of treatment are required in individual cases. This paper analyses and discusses the problems of burns associated with diathermy that occurred in seven patients.
ISSN:0305-4179
1879-1409
DOI:10.1016/S0305-4179(96)00113-1