电外科安全讲座演示文稿.pptVIP

* When current is concentrated, heat is produced. The amount of heat produced determines the extent of tissue effect. Current concentration or density depends on the size of the area through which the current flows. Hold up a pencil and a pad for the audience to see while asking the question: “What’s the difference between these two electrodes?” Pause for audience response: The size or surface area. A small area that concentrates the current offers more resistance, which necessitates more force to push the current through the limited space and, therefore, generates more heat. Because