Cautery Machine

Electrocautery involves the conduction of heat through a probe that is heated to a high temperature using a direct electrical current, similar to a soldering iron. This can be achieved by using direct current typically provided by dry cells in a penlight-type device.

The procedures that utilize an electrosurgical unit (ESU), a device that generates electricity to cut or manipulate tissue is Electrosurgery. Electrocautery is one form of electrosurgery, where an electrical current is directly applied to tissue. Fulguration is another type, which uses a spark to produce sufficient heat to destroy specific cells. Some electrosurgery methods involve transmitting an electrical current through the body to deliver treatments.

The heat produced by the cautery machine induces coagulation of the tissue, effectively halting bleeding and sealing the tissue. This technique...