Sld Infrared Pad Application Techniques; Treatment Preparation - Accelerated Care Plus Neuroprobe 500 Pro User Manual

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NEUROPROBE

500 PRO USER MANUAL

The following SLD Infrared Pad placement diagrams are theoretical representations of treatment set-ups using the

Neuroprobe

500 Pro with SLD Infrared Pads. Neuroprobe

(SLD) cluster pads that provide both infrared 875 nm and visible red 630 nm light.

Neuroprobe

500 Pro offers two types of SLD pads:



15 x 630 nm and 24 x 875 nm on each 4.5" x 7.5" Pad in a dual pad configuration; bifurcated cable is available to

allow use of two sets of pads (4 pads) simultaneously.



110 x 630 nm and 48x 875 nm on a 29" x 14" Lower Extremity.

Pad placement is dependent on the etiology of the condition.

Dual Rectangular SLD Infrared Pad Placement

This technique utilizes two pads of the same size. The tissue to be treated may be

placed between the pads or the pads may be placed on two separate locations or

patients. Straps should be used to hold the pad (s) in place with a gentle pressure.

Check periodically to make sure the pad is in place and is comfortable.

Thoroughly cleanse the treated area with soap and water to remove oils, creams, dirt, and sweat; this will ensure

uniform current conduction across the skin. After cleansing, inspect and evaluate the skin's integrity and sensation

prior to treatment. Avoid absent or diminished sensation; if unavoidable, treat with caution. Establishment of

acceptable intensity levels for desensitized areas may be related to the intensity levels tolerated on normal skin in

opposite or related body parts. Frequently monitor the intensity level and skin response during all treatments.

Stinging, burning or other painful sensation under the electrodes on normal or desensitized areas is an indication of

increased current density under part of, or the entire electrode surface. In this case, immediately start to reduce the

current intensity to zero; remove the electrodes to inspect the surface skin. Recheck your application techniques.

(Note that when using the probe, the patient may experience sharp or hot needle-like sensation in Noxious Probe

Mode. This is a normal response. Adjust output to tolerance and continue the treatment.)

Immediately after treatment, clean and thoroughly inspect the skin under the electrode or Infrared Pad. Peripheral

vasodilatation along with systemic vasomotor responses can lead to redness (hyperemia) directly under the Infrared

Pad, electrode or the probe. Inform the patient of this normal aftereffect and that the redness will disappear within an

hour or two. Apply topical agents to the reddened area if needed to decrease post-treatment irritation. Persistent skin

irritation could be due to repeated stimulation of the same electrode site or a possible allergic reaction to the conductive

mediums, tapes, elastic wraps, and/or cleaning and disinfectant solutions. In these cases change the electrode or

Infrared Pad stimulation sites to decrease or eliminate skin irritation on electrically or light-sensitive patients. If skin

irritation persists with alternate site applications, decrease the treatment times and lower the intensities; if necessary,

discontinue treatment. If an allergic reaction is suspected, attempt to identify and change the allergic substance(s). If

skin irritation persists, discontinue treatment until the source of irritation is determined.

By far the most common causes which lead to machines being incorrectly reported as faulty are inadequate or

improper conductive medium interface or lead wire breakage. Because of the increased current density available

with pulsed or continuous medium frequency currents, a proportionally greater degree of conductive medium

interface problems exists and should be monitored by the clinician.