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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual Operation & Installation Instructions for: Intelect Shortwave 100 REF 1602 Intelect Shortwave 100 (Canada) REF 1604 Supplied by EME Services Ltd... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Intelect® Shortwave 100 FOREWORD ......... . . 1 Requirements for Installation . - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Intelect® Shortwave 100 Introduction......... 38 Using Clinical Protocols .
- Page 4 Dosage Levels According to Schliephake ... . . 82 Intelect Shortwave 100 ..... . 93 TROUBLESHOOTING .
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Page 5: Foreword
©2009 Encore Medical, L.P. and its affiliates, Austin, Texas, USA. Any use of editorial, pictorial, or layout composition of this publication without express written consent from Chattanooga Group of Encore Medical, L.P. is strictly prohibited. This publication was written, illustrated, and prepared for print by Chattanooga Group of Encore Medical, L.P. -
Page 6: General Information
Intelect® Shortwave 100 GENERAL INFORMATION The Intelect Shortwave 100 unit and the accompanying components and individual elements fulfill, as a unit, the currently valid safety standards and comply with the stipulations of IEC 60601-1 and the medical products regulations. The unit and its external components (accessory elements) are safe if used properly and in compliance with the explanations and instructions provided in this documentation. - Page 7 Quick Link Indications The Intelect Shortwave 100 incorporates a unique Quick Link Indications section which allows the user to select specific clinical indications and apply the most common therapy for the Indication selected. All modalities are editable, in their normal editing fashion, in order to customize the treatment for each patient’s prescribed therapy.
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Page 8: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 PRECAUTIONARY DEFINITIONS The precautionary instructions found in this section and throughout this manual are indicated by specific symbols. Understand these symbols and their definitions before operating this equipment. The definition of these symbols are as follows: Explosion Hazard Text with an “Explosion Hazard”... -
Page 9: Cautions
• • External conductive material should be removed from the DO NOT operate the Intelect Shortwave 100 in conjunction with any immediate treatment area. other devices. • • Do not use accessories other than those supplied with the unit, or DO NOT operate this unit in an environment where other devices recommended by Chattanooga Group. -
Page 10: Warnings
• To determine the distance of separation for all equipment operating suppression. near the Intelect Shortwave 100, consult the EMC tables applicable • If the unit cannot be installed immediately after delivery, the unit and to the other equipment. If the distance cannot be determined, make... - Page 11 If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, applicable national and local electrical codes. the Intelect Shortwave 100 should be observed to verify normal • operation in the configuration in which it will be used. Potential This device should be kept out of the reach of children.
- Page 12 While the electrode applicator is being supported by the must be tested by Chattanooga Group or a Field Service Technician electrode arm, hold the electrode while removing the cable to certified by Chattanooga Group before any further operation or use prevent the electrode from dropping to the floor.
- Page 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 • • Other equipment, including patient connected devices, may Do not administer shortwave diathermy to a patient who be adversely affected when in close proximity to shortwave has had an implant in the past unless you are absolutely diathermy equipment.
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Page 14: Dangers
• Explosion hazard if Intelect Shortwave 100 is used in • Under no circumstances may liquid penetrate the openings the presence of flammable anesthetics mixture with air, on the unit, e.g. - Page 15 Any persons with pacemakers or implants must remain outside of • The Intelect Shortwave 100 unit may contain bisphenol-A (BPA) the treatment area during shortwave diathermy. No one wearing a which is a building block of polycarbonate plastic used to make cardiac pacemaker should be within 15 meters of an operating unit.
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Page 16: Personal Safety
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 PERSONAL SAFETY • In case of improper or unauthorized use of the unit, the operator, the patient to be treated (and the personnel) have removed all electric devices (e. g. hearing aids, electrotherapy the patient or other persons may be subjected to the danger of electrodes, mobile telephones) and all conductive objects electric shock due to high voltage produced by the unit, the danger (e.g. - Page 17 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 PERSONAL SAFETY CONTINUED Before using the unit, determine the maximum nominal output power of the respective accessory in order to avoid overheating the tissue. At regular intervals during the treatment, verify: • that the unit is functioning properly •...
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Page 18: Protection Of The Unit
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 PROTECTION OF THE UNIT Before connecting the unit, make sure that: • the voltage rating on the safety label corresponds to the available system voltage. • the frequency rating on the rating plate corresponds to the Improper installation, operation or maintenance of the shortwave system frequency. - Page 19 These must always be in the air and must never lie on surfaces. • Other than Chattanooga Group equipment, keep chip cards, magnetic cards, audio and video cassettes, and other data media susceptible to interference away from the unit.
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Page 20: About Shortwave Diathermy
(less than 1 W) and still produce the effective treatment. Shortwave diathermy equipment normally uses the band centered The Intelect Shortwave 100 in pulsed mode provides a peak power on 27.12 MHz. This corresponds to a wavelength, in a vacuum, of of 200 W and average powers from a few mW to 64 W. -
Page 21: Indications
INDICATIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 GENERAL Shortwave therapy is the application of electromagnetic energy Bursitis to the body at shortwave frequencies. Shortwave therapy Bursal synovitis equipment normally uses 27.12 MHz to produce the desired deep heating effect on the tissues of the body. At these frequencies, Distortions, Dislocations, and Contusions electromagnetic energy is converted to thermal energy by the Twisted joints, overextended joints, sprains, dislocations (luxation),... - Page 22 INDICATIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 GENERAL CONTINUED Ischialgia Fibrositis/Fibromyalgia Pain in ending of nervus ischiadicus, always radicular, usually caused Condition classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain by damaged intervertebral disc Spondylosis / Osteochondrosis Contracture Arthrosis of the vertebral bodies or degeneration of the intervertebral Loss of motion in a joint due to the shortening of soft tissue discs Lumbago...
- Page 23 INDICATIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 GENERAL CONTINUED Morton’s Neuroma Benign neuroma of the interdigital plantar nerve Plantar Fasciitis Inflammatory condition of the foot caused by excessive wear to the plantar facia that supports the arch Rotator Cuff Tear/Repair Tears of one or more of the four tendons of the rotator cuff muscles Torticollis Condition in which head is tilted to one side, chin elevated and turned to opposite side...
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Page 24: Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 GENERAL • The Intelect Shortwave 100 unit is contraindicated for the following: Thermohypesthesia (diminished perception of temperature differences). • Any patient with an implanted electronic device such as a • Thermohyperesthesia (very acute thermoesthesia or cardiac pacemaker, bladder stimulator, spinal cord stimulator temperature sense;... - Page 25 CONTRAINDICATIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 GENERAL CONTINUED or damp, since the garments may heat up faster and more in the rooms where high-frequency therapy (e.g. shortwave intensely than the patient’s body. diathermy) is applied. • • Synthetic fibers (perlon, nylon, etc.) are characterized by low A distance of at least 12 meters (see the Caution on page 6 absorbency, which can cause the skin beneath such fabrics...
- Page 26 CONTRAINDICATIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 GENERAL CONTINUED and adolescents because shortwave diathermy therapy may clothing or pillow cases. enhance or inhibit bone growth. • Metal objects within the treatment area that cannot be removed should be avoided. These include, but are not NOTE: The mean age for skeletal maturity is 15 ½...
- Page 27 CONTRAINDICATIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 GENERAL CONTINUED ²The higher conductivity of metals causes concentration of the fi eld, producing a high temperature in the border area of the tissue. This, in turn, can cause excessive local heat, leading to (irreparable) third-degree burns. Therefore, caution is also necessary in case of long-existing metal inclusions, such as shell fragments.
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Page 28: Additional Precautions
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 GENERAL When administering shortwave diathermy, keep in mind the high electrical resistance of subcutaneous fat to shortwave diathermy. following: • Shortwave diathermy should be applied with caution over • Caution is advised in patients who cannot perceive or report bone where minimal (bony prominence) or no (Stage IV pain or heat sensation accurately. - Page 29 ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 GENERAL CONTINUED • Use caution when treating obese patients with capacitive electrodes since this method of application may heat fat excessively. • Frequent monitoring of intensity level and skin response should occur during all treatments. Supplied by EME Services Ltd...
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Page 30: Setup
SETUP Intelect® Shortwave 100 UNPACKING THE UNIT • The unit is generally delivered with the packaging material supplied Verify that the packaging contains the unit, applicators, power cord, User Manual, Quick Start Guide, and indicator by the manufacturer. Since the unit weighs approximately 60 lbs discharge tube. -
Page 31: Requirements For Installation
SETUP Intelect® Shortwave 100 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION Before the unit can be installed and put into operation, certain that are earthed or have a high capacity to earth must be prevented (e.g. heating pipes, water faucets, metal chairs, requirements must be fulfilled in the building where the unit is to metal beds or other earthed devices). -
Page 32: Nomenclature
NOMENCLATURE Intelect® Shortwave 100 FRONT VIEW User Interface (see page Arm Extender Lock Knobs Electrode Lock Knobs Front Handwheel Arm Extenders Capacitive Electrodes 120 mm Electrode arm Rear Handwheel Electrode connection cable Locking castor Non locking castors IEC Connector for Power Cord Storage Bin Grab Bar Swivel Console... -
Page 33: Rear View
NOMENCLATURE Intelect® Shortwave 100 REAR VIEW Expansion Port (for Service Use only) Output Sockets Patient Interrupt Cord Cable Clips Supplied by EME Services Ltd... -
Page 34: User Interface
NOMENCLATURE Intelect® Shortwave 100 USER INTERFACE Power On/Off Button Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Touch Screen Clinical Resources Button START Button PAUSE Button Multimedia Card (MMC) Port Patient Data Card Port STOP Button Power LED Supplied by EME Services Ltd... -
Page 35: Software Symbols
NOMENCLATURE Intelect® Shortwave 100 SOFTWARE SYMBOLS Display the Edit Treatment Screen Accept/Select (Parameters) Cancel and Return to Previous Screen Up Arrow (Increase) Display Information Down Arrow (Decrease) Change Text to Upper Case Touch and Slide Left to Increase Touch and Slide Right to Decrease Change Text to Lower Case Back (Return to Previous Screen) Shortwave Diathermy is being emitted... -
Page 36: Accessories
NOMENCLATURE Intelect® Shortwave 100 ACCESSORIES Flexible Rubber Electrodes Keep all electrodes, accessories, and their cords separated during treatment by using the cable clips located on the side of the arm extenders. Electrodes or their cords in contact with each other during treatment could result in improper stimulation, skin burns, or damage to the cord or electrode. -
Page 37: Monode (Drum) Electrode
NOMENCLATURE Intelect® Shortwave 100 ACCESSORIES CONTINUED Monode (Drum) Electrode Indicator Discharge Tube To verify that shortwave diathermy energy is actually being transmitted, this small, fluorescent tube illuminates when it’s held between the capacitive or flexible rubber electrodes, or near the monode and diplode (assuming a therapy session is in progress). -
Page 38: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Ambient temperature ....+10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) Relative Humidity ........30% to 75% Air Pressure . -
Page 39: Software
Air Pressure ........50 kPa to 1060 kPa Safety The Intelect Shortwave 100 has been designed to meet the requirements of IEC/EN 60601-1, 60601-2-3, 60601-1-2, and 60601-1-4. -
Page 40: Applicator Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Intelect® Shortwave 100 APPLICATOR SPECIFICATIONS Pay special attention to the list of contraindications. Refer to "Safety Instructions" on pages 5-11, "Contraindications" on pages 20-23, "Additional Precautions" on pages 24-25, and "Personal Safety" on pages 12-13. Supplied by EME Services Ltd... -
Page 41: Description Of Device Markings
DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE MARKINGS The markings on the Intelect Shortwave 100 system are your assurance of its conformity to the highest applicable standards of medical equipment safety and electromagnetic compatibility. One or more of the following markings may appear on the device:... -
Page 42: Operation
The pulsed mode is advantageous in the treatment of acute conditions. Intelect Shortwave 100 units are therefore used for a wide range of applications in hospitals and in private practices by doctors and physiotherapists. -
Page 43: Shortwave Diathermy In The Capacitive (Dielectric) Field
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS CONTINUED Shortwave Diathermy in the Capacitive (Dielectric) With the capacitive field method, the body part being treated is Field located in the high-frequency electric field between two insulated electrodes. The body and the electrodes together form a capacitor. This causes heat to be generated in the entire treatment field located between the electrodes. -
Page 44: Shortwave Diathermy In The Inductive Field
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS CONTINUED Shortwave Diathermy in the Inductive Field The inductive field method produces high-frequency electric currents within the body tissue by means of induction. The high-frequency circuit of closed currents occurring in the tissue as a result of induction are referred to as eddy currents. The density of these eddy currents, which is important for the warming effect, is proportional to the electrical conductivity of the tissue. -
Page 45: Installing The Applicators
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 INSTALLING THE APPLICATORS Installing the Capacitive Electrodes Push the electrode rod through the hole in the Remove the cable from the extension arm until the electrode. electrode rod is barely seen on the other side of the hole. - Page 46 OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 INSTALLING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED Re-attach the cable to the Plug the connector of the electrode. electrode cable into the output socket on the rear panel. Repeat steps 1-7 for the additional electrode. Fit the cord of the electrode into the cable •...
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Page 47: Installing The Monode (Drum) Electrode
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 INSTALLING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED Installing the Monode (Drum) and Diplode Remove the Electrode Lock Knob by turning it counter Electrodes clockwise. The Monode and Diplode are installed identically. However, only the monode is illustrated in this section. Remove the black, plastic retaining T nut from the sleeve by turning it counter... - Page 48 OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 INSTALLING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED Reattach and tighten the Re-attach and tighten the Electrode Lock Knob by black, plastic retaining T turning it clockwise until it nut onto the sleeve by is snug. turning it clockwise. Push the metal mounting post of the monode Fit the cord of the monode completely through the...
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Page 49: Installing The Flexible Rubber Electrodes
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 INSTALLING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED Plug the connectors of the Installing the Flexible Rubber Electrodes monode cable into the Installation of the Flexible Rubber electrodes is only necessary output sockets on the rear immediately before therapy. For more information, refer to "Using panel. -
Page 50: Preparing The Unit For Therapy
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 PREPARING THE UNIT FOR THERAPY The unit has been completely assembled in the factory and is ready for use except for connection of the electrodes and the power cord. The unit and the electrodes must be positioned so that there is no Proceed as follows in order to prepare the unit for operation: danger of personal injury. -
Page 51: Preparing The Patient For Therapy
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 PREPARING THE PATIENT FOR THERAPY Before applying shortwave diathermy to the patient, you must first prepare the patient’s skin. By properly preparing the patient’s skin for shortwave diathermy, you will allow more energy to reach the targeted areas and reduce the risk of skin irritation. -
Page 52: Basic Operation
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 BASIC OPERATION Connect the male end of Press the Power On/Off the power supply cord to button or touch the LCD. an appropriate electrical The following occurs when outlet. the Power On/Off button is pressed or the LCD is touched: •... -
Page 53: Starting Therapy
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 STARTING THERAPY The Intelect Shortwave 100 offers the following methods from Edit Treatment Screen which you can begin a treatment session: On the Home Screen, press • Thermal Dosimetry ( page button. The Edit • Quick Link Indications ( page Treatment screen displays. -
Page 54: Electrode Screen
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 STARTING THERAPY CONTINUED Press the Mode button Electrode Screen to select either Pulsed or On the Edit Treatment Continuous. screen, press the Electrode NOTE: Pulse Rate and button at the top of the Pulse Width screen. The Select Electrode parameters are screen displays. -
Page 55: Thermal Dosimetry
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 STARTING THERAPY CONTINUED You are returned to Press the button to the Home screen with return to the Home screen. the parameters of the indication displayed to Thermal Dosimetry begin treatment. On the Home screen, press the Thermal Dosimetry button. -
Page 56: Quick Link Indications
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 BASIC OPERATION CONTINUED Quick Link Indications treatment. For example, you may have pressed the By pressing the Quick Link Indications button on the Home screen, Acute Pain button which you can access specific pre-programmed indications, for general would cause the Acute reference only, which aid in selecting the proper output and Pain screen to display. -
Page 57: Using The Indicator Discharge Tube
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 BASIC OPERATION CONTINUED Press the START button on Indicator Discharge Tube the User Interface to begin To verify that shortwave energy is actually being transmitted, this treatment. When the START small, fluorescent tube illuminates when it’s held between the rigid button is pressed: condenser electrodes and the flexible rubber electrodes (assuming •... -
Page 58: Stopping, Pausing, And Completing Therapy
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 STOPPING, PAUSING, AND COMPLETING THERAPY Stopping Therapy Using the STOP Button Stopping Therapy Using the Patient Interrupt Cord To stop shortwave diathermy, press the STOP button on the User If the therapy is stopped by pulling the cord of the Patient Interrupt Interface. -
Page 59: Pausing Therapy
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 STOPPING, PAUSING, AND COMPLETING THERAPY Pausing Therapy If you choose to save the current parameters to a The therapy can be interrupted at any time by pressing the PAUSE patient card, press the button on the User Interface. When the PAUSE button is pressed, Yes button and follow the the following occurs: instructions on... -
Page 60: Using Clinical Protocols
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL PROTOCOLS The indications contained in this section are to be used only as guidelines. Each patient should be individually assessed to determine the appropriateness of the parameter setting prior to use. Insert the MMC labeled Press the protocol to "SWD Clinical Resource highlight it, or press the... - Page 61 OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL PROTOCOLS CONTINUED using), press the Electrode Press the button. The Placement button. The next Home screen displays with Clinical Protocols screen the new parameters. displays. Press one of the electrode Press the placement images buttons to set the to change electrode appropriate output power...
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Page 62: Retrieving, Deleting, And Saving User Protocols
RETRIEVING, DELETING, AND SAVING USER PROTOCOLS The Intelect Shortwave 100 unit allows you to tailor a protocol according to the requirements of a patient. The treatment parameters selected at the home screen can be saved as a new user protocol or saved to replace a previously saved user protocol. You may create up to 200 user protocols. -
Page 63: Saving New User Protocols
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 RETRIEVING, DELETING, AND SAVING USER PROTOCOLS CONTINUED Press the No button to To create a name for keep the user protocol the new protocol, press and return to the Retrieve the Save Protocol as a Protocol screen. New Name button. -
Page 64: Editing Existing User Protocols
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 RETRIEVING, DELETING, AND SAVING USER PROTOCOLS CONTINUED Press the button to Press the button save the new treatment to save the name of the parameters. A message protocol. A message displays to confirm the displays briefly to confirm overwriting of the old the protocol was saved. -
Page 65: Using Clinical Resources - Educational Library
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY The Educational Library can be accessed by pressing the button with the icon (Clinical Resources button) located below the touch screen display. The Clinical Resources screen allows you access to the Educational Library, Patient Card management, and Utilities screens. Anatomical Graphics Library Press the button of the body area on which you... -
Page 66: Electrode Placement Library
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY CONTINUED Press a button on the Electrode Placement Library left side of the screen The Electrode Placement Library serves as a guideline for the (Anatomical Images) to placement of electrodes for shortwave diathermy. display a list of either muscles or bones that On the Clinical Resources... - Page 67 OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY CONTINUED Press one of the electrode placement thumbnails to view the entire picture of the electrode placement. The Electrode Placement screen displays. Press the button to return to the previous screen.
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Page 68: Diathermy Rationale
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY CONTINUED Diathermy Rationale Contraindications Pressing the Diathermy Rationale button displays an overview of Pressing the Contraindications button displays a list of conditions shortwave diathermy, a list of available treatment options, and a for which shortwave diathermy is contraindicated. -
Page 69: Using Clinical Resources - Patient Card
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES PATIENT CARD The Patient Card buttons serve to manage the information stored on a patient's data card. NOTE: This button is only active when a patient card is inserted into the patient card port on the device. Viewing and Retrieving Treatments from the Patient Press the Card... -
Page 70: Edit Pain Profile
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES PATIENT CARD CONTINUED Edit Pain Profile In the Pain Before Treatment section, press to The Edit Pain Profile button allows access to the screen for pain select either a Numeric or information to be saved to the patient card while a therapy session Visual pain scale. - Page 71 OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES PATIENT CARD CONTINUED Press the Edit Pain Map Press the specific body button. The Pain Map area on the front or back Before Treatment screen image to select the desired displays. body area to treat. You are returned to the Edit Pain Press the body area on Profile screen.
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Page 72: Saving Treatments To The Patient Card
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES PATIENT CARD CONTINUED Saving Treatments to the Patient Card If the treatment time expires during a treatment, or if you stop a treatment using the STOP button, the unit gives you the option of saving the treatment to a patient card. -
Page 73: Erasing Patient Card
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES PATIENT CARD CONTINUED Erasing Patient Card NOTE: By pressing the Yes button, you Use this button to remove all information on the Patient Card. will permanently remove all data on To delete all information on the Patient Card. -
Page 74: Using Clinical Resources - Unit Settings
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES UNIT SETTINGS To access the Unit Settings screen, press the Unit Settings button on the Clinical Resources screen. The version number of the software appears at the top of the screen. Adding and Changing the Clinic Name Press the button to delete the new information... -
Page 75: Setting The Date And Time
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES UNIT SETTINGS CONTINUED Setting the Date and Time Resetting Unit Settings This button resets settings such as the language, volume, and clinic On the Unit Settings name back to the original factory defaults. screen, press the Set Date and Time button. -
Page 76: Changing Languages
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES UNIT SETTINGS CONTINUED Press the No button if Changing Languages you do not reset all the On the Unit Settings user protocols to the screen, press the Language default parameters. You button. The Language are returned to the Unit screen displays. - Page 77 OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING CLINICAL RESOURCES UNIT SETTINGS CONTINUED Notice that all the buttons are now in the new language you selected. Supplied by EME Services Ltd...
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Page 78: Using The Applicators
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING THE APPLICATORS Using the Capacitive Electrodes If necessary, adjust the spacing closer or farther Loosen the front and away from the patient's rear handwheels and the skin sliding the shaft of the Electrode Lock Knobs. capacitive electrode in or out of the main electrode housing. -
Page 79: Using The Monode (Drum) Electrode
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED Depress the tabs of the Using the arm and arm castor locks to prevent the extender, position the front wheels from moving. Monode (or Diplode) over the treatment To start therapy, continue area appropriately (see with the section entitled "Setting the Electrode-Skin... -
Page 80: Using The Flexible Rubber Electrode
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED Depress the tabs of the Depress the tabs of the castor locks to prevent the castor locks to prevent the front wheels from moving. front wheels from moving. To start therapy, continue with the section entitled "Starting Therapy"... - Page 81 OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 USING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED Depending on the type of Position the electrodes on therapy required, use the both sides of the treatment felt spacers to determine area. the appropriate space between the flexible rubber electrodes and the patient’s skin.
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Page 82: Treatment Tips
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 TREATMENT TIPS Treatment times depend on the required depth and area of treatment. Shorter times should be used for areas of small tissue volume (e.g., hands, forearms, ankles, etc.). Longer times should be used for larger tissue volume (e.g., thighs, trunk, abdomen, etc.). -
Page 83: Constriction
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 TREATMENT TIPS CONTINUED Local overheating can also occur due to electrode constrictions. Surface warming can be reduced by increasing the electrode This can be prevented by increasing the distance (e.g. with distance. It is also possible to achieve this, however, by using pillows, felt layers) of the affected body part. -
Page 84: Positioning Of Electrodes - Normal Cases
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 TREATMENT TIPS CONTINUED Below you will find several examples for correct placement of electrodes: Positioning of Electrodes – Normal Cases Even irradiation of areas of the trunk, the head or the Even irradiation of extremities in the transverse field extremities with a large Electrode-Skin Distance Supplied by EME Services Ltd... -
Page 85: Setting The Electrode-Skin Distance
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 TREATMENT TIPS CONTINUED Setting the Electrode-Skin Distance The full power required for successful depth therapy is provided by the unit by using a large Electrode-Skin Distance (ESD). For treatment near the surface, in which the power must be limited in accordance with the respective therapy, a small Electrode-Skin Distance is required. -
Page 86: Dosage Levels According To Schliephake
OPERATION Intelect® Shortwave 100 TREATMENT TIPS CONTINUED Dosage Levels According to Schliephake* Dosage I (Lowest): No perception of heat (Athermal) Dosage II (Low): Slight warming (Mild perception of heat) Dosage III (Medium): Pleasant warming (Comfortable perception of heat) Dosage IV (Heavy): Strong warming (strong but tolerable perception of heat) Heat... -
Page 87: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Intelect® Shortwave 100 ERRORS Error Codes and Descriptions Error Code Description Error Code Description The patient interrupt cord was pressed. Refer to page 54 The protocol cannot be saved because the unit has for more information about using the Patient Interrupt maximum number of protocols already saved. -
Page 88: Using The Indicator Discharge Tube
2 or 3, immediately stop all use of the unit and contact the monode and diplode (assuming a therapy session is in progress). dealer or Chattanooga Group for service. Errors and Warnings in these categories indicate an internal problem with the unit that must be... -
Page 89: Maintenance
Routine Maintenance Keep in mind the following when maintaining the unit: • As the manufacturer, Chattanooga Group is responsible • Under no circumstances may liquid penetrate the openings on the for the safety and reliability of the unit only if it is used in unit (e.g. - Page 90 MAINTENANCE Intelect® Shortwave 100 MAINTAINING THE INTELECT SHORTWAVE 100 CONTINUED • Electrode connection sockets damage • Electrode cable damage • Capacitive Electrodes, Diplode electrode, and Monode (Drum) Electrode damage (fissures or brittle material) If the unit is not safe for operation, it must be repaired by a certified service technician and the operators must be informed of the dangers •...
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Page 91: Service
Ship the unit to address specified by an certified service technician. Service to these units should be performed only by Service The Intelect Shortwave 100 unit must be recalibrated if it is not Technicians certified by Chattanooga Group. operating within specifications after routine maintenance and... -
Page 92: Accessories
REF. Description 14762 Indicator Discharge Tube 14814 Switzerland [18 AWG, 118 in (300 cm), Shielded] 14668 Intelect Shortwave 100 CD User Manual 14815 [18 AWG, 118 in (300 cm), Shielded] 14670 Intelect Shortwave 100 Quick Start Guide 14816 India [18 AWG, 118 in (300 cm), Shielded]... -
Page 93: Warranty
Intelect® Shortwave 100 Chattanooga Group, a division of Encore Medical, L.P., ("Company") warrants that the Intelect Shortwave 100 ("Product") is free of defects in material and workmanship. This warranty shall remain in effect for two years (24 months) from the date of original consumer purchase. If this Product fails to function during the two year warranty period due to a defect in material or workmanship, at the Company's Option, Company or the selling dealer will repair or replace this Product without charge. -
Page 94: Appendix A Emc Tables
Compliance Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance RF emissions The Intelect Shortwave 100 uses RF energy only for its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any Group 1 interference in nearby electronic equipment... -
Page 95: Electromagnetic Immunity
TABLE 2: GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATIONELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY The Intelect Shortwave 100 unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified in the table below. The user of the Intelect Shortwave 100 should assure that it is used in such an environment. - Page 96 TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the Intelect Shortwave 100 is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Intelect Shortwave 100 should be observed to verify normal operation.
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Page 97: Communications Equipment And The Intelect Shortwave 100
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND THE INTELECT SHORTWAVE 100 The Intelect Shortwave 100 unit is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Intelect Shortwave 100 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Intelect Shortwave 100 as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment. - Page 98 4717 Adams Road P.O. Box 489 Hixson, TN 37343 U.S.A. +1-423-870-7200 OUTSIDE U.S.A. +1 423-870-2046 OUTSIDE U.S.A. FAX chattgroup.com Chattanooga Group is an ISO 13485 Certified Company 0 4 1 3 © 2009 Encore Medical, L.P. 14666B Supplied by EME Services Ltd...