Amrex MS322, User Manual

Page 1: ...or on the order of a licensed practitioner licensed by the law of the state in which he practices to use or order the use of this device User s Guide MS322 Low Volt AC Muscle Stimulator Amrex electro...

Page 2: ...ervice 800 221 9069 Fax 310 366 7343 E Mail amrex amrex zetron com Web Site http www amrexusa com MS322 User s Guide Low Volt AC Muscle Stimulator Revised February 2014 Copyright Amrex Zetron Inc 1995...

Page 3: ...transducer using an external Amrex SynchroSonic U 50 Your MS322 has been manufactured by a group of dedicated highly trained employees who exemplify the sixty year Amrex tradition of manufacturing th...

Page 4: ...ted to any other warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Manufacturer shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages whether in contract tort or othe...

Page 5: ...on output to the patient in the event that The Low Volt AC Intensity control is not set to the 0 Reset position enabling the audible click at power on provided the power has been off for more than ten...

Page 6: ...lators should not be applied transcerebrally Electrical muscle stimulators should not be used over swollen infected or inflamed areas or skin eruptions Caution should be used in the transthoracic appl...

Page 7: ...13 General Operation 13 Application of Electrical Muscle Stimulation 15 Adverse Effects Shortwave Diathermy Indications 16 Electrical Muscle Stimulation Indications 17 Electrical Muscle Stimulation Co...

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Page 9: ...of controls indicator lights and output jacks Overview MS322 User s Guide 1 OUTPUT RESET INTENSITY OUTPUT RATE OFF 0 15 5 10 25 20 TIME IN MINUTES MAX 0 RESET FAST SLOW TETANIZE PULSATION SURGE ON PU...

Page 10: ...brief description of each section follows the illustration and Parts 2 and 3 of this manual contain detailed descriptions Power Timer Low Voltage Stimulator OUTPUT RESET INTENSITY OUTPUT RATE OFF 0 1...

Page 11: ...and a bell will sound Low Volt AC Stimulator Modality Section Set the intensity and monitor the output of low volt ac stimulation with the controls and connectors in this section of the panel Select...

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Page 13: ...illustration below dashed lines surround the MS322 s power section OUTPUT RESET INTENSITY OUTPUT RATE OFF 0 15 5 10 25 20 TIME IN MINUTES MAX 0 RESET FAST SLOW TETANIZE PULSATION SURGE ON PULSE SURGE...

Page 14: ...S322 panel is depicted below Items referenced with circled numbers 1 2 are explained on the following page INTENSITY 0 RESET MAX SLOW FAST PULSATION TETANIZE SURGE OFF 0 15 5 10 20 TIME IN MINUTES OUT...

Page 15: ...he desired treatment time The On indicator light located to the right of the Power Timer will illuminate The ac power will shut off and a bell will sound when treatment is completed To initiate early...

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Page 17: ...ound the MS322 s low volt ac stimulator section Low Volt AC Stimulator Modality OUTPUT RESET INTENSITY OUTPUT RATE OFF 0 15 5 10 25 20 TIME IN MINUTES MAX 0 RESET FAST SLOW TETANIZE PULSATION SURGE ON...

Page 18: ...of the MS322 panel is depicted below Items referenced with circled numbers 3 8 are explained on the following page OUTPUT RESET INTENSITY OUTPUT RATE OFF 0 15 5 10 25 20 TIME IN MINUTES MAX 0 RESET F...

Page 19: ...ure which prevents the practitioner from applying one patient s treatment settings to another patient The AMREX Reset Circuit also allows the continuation or extension of the patient s treatment perio...

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Page 21: ...of retention straps or weight bags 6 Turn the Power Timer knob and set it to the desired treatment time Note When the treatment time is less than ten 10 minutes turn the Power Timer knob clockwise pa...

Page 22: ...er will shut off and a bell will sound To continue or extend a patient s treatment time reset the Power Timer knob within ten 10 seconds of shut off To initiate early shut off turn the Power Timer kno...

Page 23: ...moistened cloth cover If the Flextrode Conductive Spray is not desired apply a generous amount ofAmrex Conductance and Coupling Gel to the thoroughly moistened Flextrode cloth cover A generous amount...

Page 24: ...em is going to become more obvious The minimum safe operating distance is difficult to determine since local factors must be considered At least two or three meters is needed between the nearest parts...

Page 25: ...the use of electrical muscle stimulation during pregnancy Adequate precautions should be taken in the case of persons with suspected heart problems Adequate precautions should be taken in the case of...

Page 26: ...process Over the menstruating uterus Where sensory nerve damage is present by a loss of normal skin sensation Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical sti...

Page 27: ...k into 100 ohm load Output Intensity 56 C maximum charge per pulse into 100 ohm load Pulse Width 200 s at 50 V maximum Frequency Pulsation Mode 1 to 80 pps Tetanize Mode 80 pps Surge Mode 80 pps Surge...

Page 28: ...er the warranty To maintain original design specifications your Amrex stimulator must be calibrated and safety tested on an annual basis Amrex strongly recommends that servicing be referred to the fac...

Page 29: ...inciples and Practice of Electrotherapy Churchill Livingstone New York 1987 Kleinkort J A and F Wood Phonophoresis with 1 Versus 10 Hydrocortisone Physical Therapy 55 1320 1324 1975 Kottke F J G K Sti...

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