If a skin knife is not available to make the initial skin incision, electrosurgery may be used for the incision
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
The initial incision is made by a scalpel to prevent charring and scarring of the skin. Electric current is used to cut or coagulate most tissue. Electrosurgery can be used on fat, fascia, muscle, internal organs, and vessels.
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