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Practical Skills PS6

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLE	DIATHERMY
Code	PS6
Learning Outcome	Use diathermy. Understand the principles of diathermy use and the risks involved.
Assessment	DOPS Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth
Assessor	Note: may be incorporated with a surgical OSATS
Target Year of Achievement	Year 7
Related Learning Outcomes
Overview	Understand the principles of diathermy and difference between monopolar and bipolar diathermy Be aware of the possible dangers of diathermy and alternatives available for achieving haemostasis during surgery Be aware of the diathermy settings that you should use for intraocular and extraocular procedures on your equipment.
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