System and method for providing even heat distribution and cooling return pads
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1. A return pad for use with an electrosurgical system, comprising:
- a conductive layer;
a contact layer configured to engage patient skin; and
an intermediate layer disposed between the conductive layer and the contact layer, the intermediate layer adapted to distribute energy.
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Abstract
A return pad for use with an electrosurgical system is disclosed. The return pad includes a conductive layer, a contact layer configured to engage a patient'"'"'s skin and an intermediate layer disposed between the conductive layer and the contact layer. The intermediate layer is adapted to distribute energy.
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20 Claims
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1. A return pad for use with an electrosurgical system, comprising:
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a conductive layer; a contact layer configured to engage patient skin; and an intermediate layer disposed between the conductive layer and the contact layer, the intermediate layer adapted to distribute energy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for performing electrosurgery, comprising:
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providing an electrosurgical return pad including a conductive layer, a contact layer configured to engage patient skin and an intermediate layer disposed between the conductive layer and the contact layer, the intermediate layer adapted to distribute energy; placing the electrosurgical return pad in contact with patient skin; generating electrosurgical energy via an electrosurgical generator; and supplying the electrosurgical energy to the patient via an active electrode. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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