Describe what is meant by electrofulguration and electrodesiccation.- Electrofulguration uses a high-voltage, low-amperage electric current to generate a spark that jumps from the electrode tip to the tissue, thereby achieving coagulation. There is no contact between the electrode and the tissue, resulting in little tissue damage.
- Electrodesiccation, like electrofulguration, uses a high-voltage, low-amperage electric current. However, unlike electrofulguration, there is contact between the electrode tip and the patient. Heat is thereby transferred to the tissue, resulting in desiccation. Tissue damage is typically greater than with electrofulguration.
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