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RETURN ELECTRODE TEMPERATURE PREDICTION

  • US 20130184701A1
  • Filed: 03/04/2013
  • Published: 07/18/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling an electrosurgical generator, the method comprising:

  • determining tissue temperature at a return electrode pad site;

    calculating a maximum temperature of tissue at the return electrode pad site based on at least one characteristic of a patient; and

    regulating output of an electrosurgical generator based on the tissue temperature and the determined maximum temperature.

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