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. 2000 Jan;82(1):31-2.

Are surgeons aware of the dangers of diathermy?

T V Sudhindra  1 , A Joseph, C J Hacking, P N Haray
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Are surgeons aware of the dangers of diathermy?

T V Sudhindra et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2000 Jan.

Abstract

Surgical 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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