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Jackson, Gretchen Purcell
The SAGES Manual on the Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE)Book Chapter
Most energy devices can be used safely in pediatric patients, but surgeons must be aware of the unique anatomic and physiologic considerations that affect their use. Smaller anatomic structures and pediatric instruments can concentrate current, and the proximity of low- and high-resistance tissues, monitoring devices, and surgical instruments can lead to unpredictable electrical pathways. The variations seen in patients provide an excellent model for thinking about energy-device safety in any patient with altered body composition.
