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Volume 6, Issue 5(Suppl) J Gastrointest Dig Syst 2016
ISSN:2161-069X JGDS, an open access journal
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Gastroenterology 2016
September 12-14, 2016
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September 12-14, 2016 Atlanta, USA
7th Global Congress on
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
Electrosurgery and argon plasma coagulation in endoscopy: An art and science
Electrosurgery is used worldwide in the majority of surgical and endoscopic gastrointestinal (GI) procedures. Along with the
discovery of anesthesia and antibiotics, electrosurgery is probably one of the more important advantages of modern surgery
in terms of preserving life and health. Using electrosurgery is both an art and a science. Yet, most healthcare professionals
have not had any formalized education on the principles of electrosurgery and the safe practices required for positive clinical
outcomes and patient safety. This continuing education activity reviews the basic properties of electricity and the principles
of electrosurgery, cutting versus coagulation and argon plasma coagulation. Influencing variables, clinical applications and
potential complications of these modalities will also be discussed.
Biography
Kristie Briggs has received her ADN from Motlow State Community in Tullahoma, TN in 1999 and BSN from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro,
TN in 2007. She is currently the Manager of Clinical Education for Erbe USA Inc., USA. She has worked as an Infection Control Coordinator and Chief Nursing
Officer. She had published several continuing education booklets on Electrosurgery. She has provided many lectures to local/regional SGNA meetings around the
country and also presented at the National SGNA.
Kristie Briggs
Erbe USA Inc., USA
Kristie Briggs, J Gastrointest Dig Syst 2016, 6:5(Suppl)