ROCAMED MH01 - Specific Contraindications; Specific Laser Complications

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6.5.1 Specific Contraindications
Contraindications for ENT Surgery
The Ho:YAG wavelength should not be used in patients with any of the following conditions:
- Inappropriate candidates for endoscopic treatment
- Endonasal malignant neoplasm
Contraindications for General surgery
The Ho:YAG wavelength should not be used in patients with any of the following
conditions:
- Inappropriate candidates for endoscopic or laparoscopic treatment
- Intolerance to anaesthesia
- Septic peritonitis
- Intestinal obstruction
- Septic shock
- Resection or excision of large, highly vascularized organs (spleen, liver)
Contraindications for Gastroenterology surgery
The Ho:YAG wavelength should not be used in patients with any of the following
conditions:
- Inappropriate candidates for endoscopic or laparoscopic treatment
- Intolerance to anaesthesia
- Intestinal obstruction
Contraindications for Arthroscopy
Read “General contraindications for laser surgery earlier in this chapter for further
information.
6.5.2 Specific laser complications
Complications for ENT Surgery
Swelling of the nasal membranes may cause nasal airway obstruction for up to one week.
Patients should be followed post-treatment to clean debris from the nasal cavity.
- Perforation of the orbit or intracranial cavity may occur as a result of laser treatment.
To diagnose perforations, patients must be carefully followed post-treatment with
appropriate tests.
- Read “General laser complications” for a list of additional complications.
Complications for General surgery
Read “General laser complications” for a list of additional complications.
Complications for Gastroenterology surgery
- Patients may experience gastrointestinal distension or pneumothorax during or after
therapy.
- Swallowing may be worsened, rather than immediately improved, following
oesophageal procedures due to secondary tissue edema. This potential problem should be
explained to the patient prior to therapy.
- Read “General laser complications” for a list of additional complications.
Complications for Arthroscopy
Read “General laser warnings”, “General laser precautions”, and “General laser
complications” earlier in this chapter for further information.