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- Title:
- 01_08 Understanding Phaco Machines and Fluidics
- Description:
- This session explains the basics of how phaco machines work and how to use them. The differences between peristaltic and Venturi systems are described, as are the adjustable parameters of the machines which you need to understand.
- Hierarchy:
- Ophthalmology (Eye-Site) > Eye-Site 00 Ophthalmology Curriculum > What the Ophthalmologist is able to do (Technical Intelligences) > 5) Surgical Skills (SS) > SS4 Cataract surgery > 01_08 Understanding Phaco Machines and Fluidics
- Author(s):
-
Kazim Dhalla
Jim Innes
- Created:
- 25 Jul 2011
- Last Major Update:
- 17 Oct 2014
- Keywords:
- 130-014, phacoemulsification machine, phaco machine, phaco needle, hand piece, handpiece, foot pedal, pump, Venturi, peristaltic, infusion, power modulation, flow rate, cavitation, pulse mode, burst mode
- Quicklink:
- 130-014
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- Title:
- 01_08 Understanding Phaco Machines and Fluidics
- Description:
- This session explains the basics of how phaco machines work and how to use them. The differences between peristaltic and Venturi systems are described, as are the adjustable parameters of the machines which you need to understand.
- Hierarchy:
- Ophthalmology (Eye-Site) > Eye-Site 00 Ophthalmology Curriculum > What the Ophthalmologist is able to do (Technical Intelligences) > 5) Surgical Skills (SS) > SS4 Cataract surgery > 01_08 Understanding Phaco Machines and Fluidics
- Author(s):
-
Kazim Dhalla
Jim Innes
- Created:
- 25 Jul 2011
- Last Major Update:
- 17 Oct 2014
- Keywords:
- 130-014, phacoemulsification machine, phaco machine, phaco needle, hand piece, handpiece, foot pedal, pump, Venturi, peristaltic, infusion, power modulation, flow rate, cavitation, pulse mode, burst mode
- Quicklink:
- 130-014