The Nd:YAG laser is primarily used for tissue heating, coagulation, and tumor treatment.
Nd:YAG Laser Applications
Nd:YAG lasers are powerful tools with diverse applications, particularly in medicine. Their ability to deeply penetrate tissue makes them ideal for various therapeutic procedures. Here’s a breakdown:
Medical Treatments
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Tissue Heating: The laser's energy can be used to selectively heat tissue. This is useful for a variety of applications.
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Coagulation: Nd:YAG lasers can coagulate blood vessels, helping to control bleeding during surgery or treat vascular lesions.
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Tumor Treatment: These lasers are employed to treat tumors by heating and destroying cancerous tissue. The deep penetration allows for treatment of tumors located beneath the skin surface.
- Power Range: These applications often require power levels in the tens of watts. Many Nd:YAG lasers are designed to operate within this range to achieve optimal results.
How Nd:YAG Lasers Work in Treatment
- The laser emits a specific wavelength of light that penetrates tissue.
- This light energy is absorbed by the tissue, causing it to heat up.
- The heat can be used to achieve different therapeutic effects:
- Coagulation: The heat causes proteins to denature, leading to clotting of blood and closure of blood vessels.
- Tissue Destruction: In tumor treatment, the heat leads to the destruction of cancer cells.
| Application | Function |
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| Tissue Heating | Raises tissue temperature for therapeutic effect |
| Coagulation | Clots blood vessels to stop bleeding |
| Tumor Treatment | Destroys cancerous tissue |
