General
Notes
PHYSIOTHERM-S
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Before operating the unit each time, check whether
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the unit has been correctly connected to the building’s power supply,
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the unit has been set up so that it is free-standing and the patient is not in direct
contact with metal objects such as heating radiators, metal beds or other
equipment,
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the insulation of the power supply and electrode connection cables is not
damaged,
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the electrode connection cable is connected properly and is not cross-routed
(which may cause capacitive short circuits),
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only accessories (cables, electrodes) approved by the manufacturer are
connected,
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the patient to be treated (and the personnel) have removed all electric devices
(e. g. hearing aids, electrotherapy electrodes, mobile telephones) and all
conductive objects (e. g. rings, chains, watches, earrings or other jewellery,
eyeglasses) and that they are not in the immediate vicinity of the unit,
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the patient is in a composed state and the bodily areas to be treated are dry on
the exterior,
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the electrodes are positioned according to the doctor’s instructions (to be
checked by the doctor or physiotherapist if applied by assisting personnel),
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there is no danger of unwanted local warming due to electrode constrictions
and
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no other persons are located within 2 meters of the unit!
Before using the unit, speak with the patient to make sure that
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he is in a comfortable position during the entire treatment,
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he is not in contact with the unit, the electrode connection cable, the electrodes
or other devices or metal objects and
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he should (and can) let you know if he feels unwell!
Before using the unit, determine the maximum nominal output power of the
respective applicators in order to avoid overheating of tissue!
At regular intervals during the treatment, check
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that the unit is functioning properly,
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for moisture development (perspiration) in the area of the electrodes. The
affected parts of the body should be unclothed during treatment, since
accumulation of moisture on the skin or in folds can cause local overheating of
the skin. This is especially important in case of clothing made of moisture-
resistant fabric such as silk or synthetic fibres!
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whether the patient feels well. The output power must always be set according
to the subjective response of the patient! Particular care is to be taken with
patients who have a reduced capacity for heat perception!
After the treatment, ask the patient about his tolerance of the treatment and visit
the treating doctor or physiotherapist.
