Cauterization in Traditional System of Medicine: Electrocautery

Electrocautery, also known as thermal cautery, refers to a process in which a direct or alternating current is passed through a resistant metal wire electrode, generating heat. The heated electrode is then applied to living tissue to achieve hemostasis or varying degrees of tissue destruction. Electrocautery can be used in various minor surgical procedures in dermatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, and urology. In this book author comprises the possible indications of cauterization along with procedures, safety concerns, historical perspective, surgical operative standards, and contraindication of the same described in traditional system of medicine.

Author: Kalpna Ijm
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 04/06/2016
Pages: 76
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d
ISBN13: 9781530920761
ISBN10: 1530920760
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine

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