What surgical functions are performed by the diathermy machine?
What surgical functions are performed by the diathermy machine? Correct Answer cutting, coagulation, fulguration
Cutting happens when the heat is given is so high that the cell burns and is separated. This causes the incision to be formed, hence cutting. Coagulation happens when the cytoplasm is heated so much that it boils and joins together. Fulguration is a process in which the heat is applied and a spread out action takes place. It covers a larger area.