Probe Mode Point Stimulation (Optional) - Accelerated Care Plus Neuroprobe 500 Pro User Manual

Electrotherapy / infrared therapy system

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NEUROPROBE

500 PRO USER MANUAL

A. Stimulator ACTIVE LED.

B. S

/ S

stimulator switch.

TART

TOP

C. Stimulator O

switch (up).

UTPUT

D. Stimulator O

switch (down).

UTPUT

E. Interchangeable tip.

The point detector-conduction measurement system measures the electrical

resistance of the tissue from a range of 10k ohms to 5 Meg ohms. The system

displays a bar graph to show relative resistance; it also sounds a variable

frequency tone, which changes with skin resistance. Lowering the detection

sensitivity will allow the user to measure skin resistance on damper skin. The

sensitivity is increased for measurement of dry skin conditions. The numeric

display shows the conductivity in micro amps using a 5-volt constant voltage

source.

Following the location of an area of low resistance, which may correspond to the

trigger point, the operator may initiate stimulation by pressing the stimulator

button on the probe (or front panel). This will start the timing of stimulation.

Stimulation intensity is adjustable using the up and down arrows on the treatment

probe (or from the output A: control on the panel). The stim light on the probe

turns on when the unit is in stimulation mode and shuts off during detection

mode. The treatment is complete when all of the points selected have been

treated.

When using the stimulation one should be aware that on dry skin the patient sensation may increase due to a drop in

electrical resistance of the skin during treatment. This is known as breakthrough effect. If breakthrough occurs

rapidly, adjust the stimulation to a lower level. The probe may be lifted off the skin to break electrical contact if the

effect is very fast. This effect will occur more with the monopolar modes, particularly with the noxious program in

+ or – polarity. Following breakthrough the intensity may be re-adjusted to the desired level of stimulation.

Caution should be used with noxious, point stimulation. Patients may be intolerant or loss of sensitivity may mask

stimulation levels that could result in skin breakdown or burns.