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Mistral User Manual
4.
OPERATION AND TREATMENT PROTOCOLS
4.1.
General Guidelines for the Operation of Mistral
The general guidelines below are relevant for all Mistral applications.
To insure patient safety, attain optimal clinical results and protect
device performance, operators should adhere to the following
protocols:
1. Activation – To turn the system on; toggle the power switch on the
back of the unit to the on position. Then press the On/Off button
located on the front of the system. You will be directed to the
introductory screen.
2. Choosing Treatment Mode – Mistral automatically detects from the
connected handpiece the proper treatment mode. Make sure the
handpiece/s you have connected are appropriate to the application/s
you will be treating.
3. Test Energy Levels – Always use the test energy settings defined in
the application specific tables as a starting point.
4. Proper Handpiece Positioning – Always position the Handpiece in
full contact with the skin with minimal to no overlapping. After the
pulse is administered, immediately and completely remove the
handpiece from the skin.
5. Pulse Generation –When the “Ready” indicator is activated on the
LCD screen and Handpiece, trigger the pulse by pressing the
footswitch then the pulse switch.
6. Between Pulses – Remove the handpiece copmpletely away from
the skin.
WARNING
To avoid eye discomfort, never look directly at the light
coming from the Handpiece.
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