The spark-gap tube generator developed in the 1920s was the precursor of which piece of standard OR equipment?
A) central processing unit
B) electrosurgical unit
C) extracorporeal circulation machine
D) ground circuit interrupter outlet

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The spark-gap tube generator was used to generate high frequency electrical waves for electrocautery, which is the basis for modern electrosurgical units used in operating rooms.

The Spark-Gap Tube Generator Developed in the 1920s Was the Precursor