"electrosurgical unit"의 정의 및 의미

What is an "electrosurgical unit"?

An electrosurgical unit is a medical device used during surgery to cut tissue or stop bleeding using powerful electrical waves. It includes a machine that creates the electrical energy and various tools like pads that send this energy to the target tissue. Surgeons control the intensity and mode of the electrical waves to achieve precise surgical outcomes such as cutting through tissue or stopping bleeding. This technology is commonly used in procedures across different medical specialties to make sure that tissue is handled in an efficient and controlled way.