I want to know that, is the electrocautery is required to sterilization prior to use? Actually, one doctor remove some dead skin part from hand but is did not followed any standard procedure of sterilization, just use the sprite. I want to know that is there any risk? What step should I take? Kindly inform me. Thanks.

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