What kind of current used in electrosurgery increases to produce an intense heat that sears the ends of small or moderate vessels?

a. Moderate
b. Coagulating
c. Cutting
d. Blended


ANS: B
The coagulating current is an intense heat produced to seal small to moderate vessels on contact. The current is continuous, but diminishes for short gaps of time.

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