Dr Paul Maloof on Instagram: "This is the Bovie — also known as an electrocautery device. It’s one of the most important tools in surgery. 🔥 The Bovie uses electric current to cut tissue and seal blood vessels at the same time, helping minimize bleeding during surgery. A common question: “Why doesn’t it cut the surgeon?” ⚡ That’s because the circuit is completed only through the patient, who’s connected to a grounding pad. The electrical energy flows from the Bovie tip through the patient and b