Are surgeons aware of the dangers of diathermy?
Sudhindra, T.V.; Joseph, A.; Hacking, C.J.; Haray, P.N.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 82(1): 31-32
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 10700764 Document Number: 525692
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.