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11) When activating the laser at high power (about 100W for Yag Laser) and/or if the
endoscope tip comes to within 10mm of the irradiated tissue, are may appear at
the corners of the image as shown below in Figure 3.13.
(1) Flare
(2) Probe
Figure 3.9
WARNING:
Activation of the laser at high power settings may cause patient injury or
thermal damage of the endoscopes tip.
Do not use the laser at high power setting.