Starting, Stopping, And Interrupting Combination Therapy - Chattanooga Group Intelect Transport Combo User Manual

OPERATION

STARTING, STOPPING, AND INTERRUPTING COMBINATION THERAPY

Combination therapy consists of using electrotherapy and ultrasound therapy simultaneously. You may choose to use one or both channels
of electrotherapy in conjunction with ultrasound.
Combination therapy utilizes the ultrasound modality in conjuction with High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC), Premodulated, or
Interferential to generate a therapeutic effect. In this mode of therapy, the sound head of the ultrasound applicator becomes one half of
the electrical circuit. An electrode attached to the black (-) Lead Wire completes the circuit.
To do this, do the following:
1. Follow all appropriate procedures listed in the section entitled "Electrotherapy
Patient Preparation" on page 38 and "Ultrasound Patient Preparation" on page 42.
2. Connect the Lead Wires to the appropriate electrodes.
For example, for all waveforms used by Channel 1 (all waveforms except Interferential),
use the black (-) Lead Wire as the negative and the applicator as the positive.
For the Interferential waveform, you will use three lead wires and the applicator for
combination therapy: use the black (-) Lead Wire for Channel 1 as the negative
electrode, the applicator as the positive, and the other Lead Wires for channel 2 as
you would for an electrotherapy treatment.
NOTE: Do not use unnecessary force to connect the electrodes to the Lead Wires.
3. Place the self adhesive electrodes on the sites prescribed by a qualified practitioner.
Make sure you press them firmly on the patient's skin to ensure good conductivity.
4. Ensure the ultrasound applicator is plugged in.
5. Depending on the type of waveform you intend to use, insert the Lead Wire into
Channel 1 or both Lead Wire Connections on the Accessory Panel.
6. On the Home screen, press the Up and Down Arrow buttons to highlight Combo.
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