Which of the following is most ideal when sealing a vessel?
Use of a continuous low-voltage waveform is the most effective means of sealing a blood vessel. Continuous low- voltage wavelengths apply a consistent amount of energy, which causes dessication and protein denaturation without vaporization. Incomparison high voltage waveform will generate more heat leading to to increased thermal spread thus may lead to collateral tissue damage
Continuous low-voltage waveforms
Continuous high-voltage waveforms
Intermittent low-voltage waveforms
Intermittent high-voltage waveforms
Sutures and Anastomoses