Lisa

Blondie - you could be on to something there. I think the instrument you're describing is a cautery device. I'll check!

[This message has been edited by lg (edited September 24, 1999).]

Okay, I'm back! A hyfrecator is a device that can be used to burn a hole (as in a nail), or to cauterize. Did a Google search and found articles describing it's use.

So I guess the nail was "hyfrecated"!! New Word, Yippee!!

[This message has been edited by lg (edited September 24, 1999).]

Foot & Ankle terms (MT Desk):
hyfrecated
hyfrecation
Hyfrecator® (Medical Solutions)

Stedman's Medical and Surgical Equipment Words:
Hyfrecator
  Birtcher H.
  H. coagulator
  Hall-Fish H.

Vera Pyle's CMT (Silver Book):
Hyfrecator — a desiccator-fulgurator-coagulator.

[This message has been edited by Toni (edited September 25, 1999).]

You did the right thing by coming to MTDesk to document this term. As a new MT, my advice to you would be to "beware of people giving advice without being able to provide documentation". And documentation from more than one source is even better.

Pat

...Just kidding! But on the other hand, it's inevitable. Somebody's gonna' say it, and I want to be prepared!

I am always amazed at how much I learn from these postings. I've been in the same hospital for so long, hearing the same things over and over again, that I can do it in my sleep. MTDesk gives me the opportunity to learn terminology outside my little cocoon, and I truly appreciate it.

Old dogs can learn new tricks!

Lisa