How does a CO2 Surgical Laser work?
The main constituent of cells-water, readily absorbs the wavelength of light produced by the CO2 surgical laser. The spectral absorption of water provides the CO2 laser with the ability to coagulate, cut, char, or ablate/vaporize tissue depending on the power density and the energy level applied by the surgeon. The surgeon can control the extent by which the laser beam is absorbed into surrounding tissue, resulting in an extremely precise tissue incision. The Office of Veterinary Continuing EducationDr. Prelesnik recently recieved from Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine her Certificate of Completion for participating in and completing the Advanced Laser Surgery Course.
