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- Page 1 Alpha-Stim Owner’s Manual ® microcurrent & cranial electrotherapy stimulator LET NOTHING STOP YOU.™...
- Page 2 Caution Statement: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of a licensed health care practitioner. © Copyright 2017 by Electromedical Products International, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Alpha-Stim® is a registered trademark. Manufactured under U.S. patents 8,612,008, 8,457,765, 8,463,406 and Worldwide Patents Pending. Rev F Canada...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
LCD Display ............................6 Introduction............................8 Description ............................9 Electromedical Therapeutics......................10 Using the Alpha-Stim M for Pain Control: Clean Skin, Evaluate Your Pain ....13 ® Use the Alpha-Stim M with Confidence ................. 14 ® Quick Guide ............................14 Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET) To Treat Pain with Smart Probes .... -
Page 4: Features
The Alpha-Stim M (Part No. 400) comes complete and ready to use with 1 set ® of Earclip electrodes (Part No. 401), 1 15-ml bottle of Alpha Conducting Solution™ (Part No. ACS, 250-ml refill bottles available, Part No. ACSR), 2 sets of lead wires for 4 electrodes (Part No. - Page 5 Choice of belt clip or lanyard so the Alpha-Stim M can be worn around ® the neck. 30 minute auto-off when not in use. Able to withstand electrostatic discharges of up to 6,000 volts. Automatically and permanently disables itself should a single fault develop within the device causing the current to exceed 700 µA.
- Page 6 On - Off Frequency. 0.5 Hz is the strongest frequency setting and the one most people will achieve the best results with for all applications (Earclips, Smart Probes and AS-Trode™ electrodes). Timer. Smart Probe 10 second waveform cycle starts when electrodes touch skin.
- Page 7 The timer will stop and shut down in 30 minutes if nothing else is done. Current must be set above 0 µA and moistened electrodes must be in contact with skin for Alpha-Stim M to work. An ®...
- Page 8 Lock is on when display is lit. Mute feature for all settings except Smart Probe. To turn on or off press the key sequence: Lock-Timer-Lock. 11. Σ Cumulative Timer records total hours and minutes Alpha-Stim M has ® been in use.
- Page 9 The company stands behind all our medical devices with a 5 year limited warranty. The Alpha-Stim M is a precision medical device used for the management of ® insomnia and pain. Alpha-Stim ®...
- Page 10 50 to 600 microamperes (1 µA is one-millionth of an ampere), in a 50% duty cycle. The Alpha-Stim M is small, compact and light-weight. It was designed to ® be versatile. It can be used in a health care practitioner's office, clinic or hospital,...
- Page 11 M reliable, easy, quick, and fun to use. ® The Alpha-Stim M was developed by neurobiologist, Dr. Daniel L. Kirsch ® and engineer, Raymond Chan. Dr. Kirsch has been a leading pioneer in the field of electromedicine since 1972. He was board-certified in pain management by...
- Page 12 (who served as Chairman of the Nobel Assembly) to propose completely new theories of physiology based on our latest understanding of biophysics. Becker, Robert O. The Body Electric. New York: William Morrow and Co. 1985. Nordenström, Bjorn E.W. Biologically Closed Electric Circuits. Stockholm: Nordic Medical Publications, 1983.
- Page 13 When used properly, we trust your new Alpha-Stim M will improve ®...
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Page 14: Description
Distressful pain; interferes significantly with ADL. Severe pain; can not concentrate or do anything but simple tasks. Disabling pain; unable to perform ADL. It may also be helpful to keep a diary of Alpha-Stim treatment times, duration of ® each treatment, frequency (Hz) and current (µA) settings along with the electrode... -
Page 15: Quick Guide
® day, or even all the time. While this is rarely necessary it is also not harmful − so use the Alpha-Stim M with confidence knowing you have a safe and ® effective tool and LET NOTHING STOP YOU™. Quick Guide Read the following instructions carefully. -
Page 16: Electrodes
Plug dual connector end of wires into Channel 1 or Channel 2 jack and pin plugs into Smart Probes. Figure Apply Probe Electrode Pads (PEPS™) to Probes by placing clean Probe tip into PEP™ in PEP™ case. PEP™ case opens with label on bottom. -
Page 17: Effects
Saturate PEPS™ thoroughly with several drops of Alpha Conducting Solution™ (ACS). Repeat as necessary throughout treatment. Figure Note level of pain for all areas being treated and any limitations of movement in joints before, during, and at conclusion of treatment. It helps to keep a diary of pain levels where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst the pain being treated has been, along with time of day, duration of... - Page 18 This will wear off over time. 12. Turn Power off. 13. Discard PEPS™. 14. Finish with Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (see directions on page 24). 15. Repeat as necessary. Results usually improve and last longer with additional treatments. 16. Store Alpha-Stim M away from children. ®...
- Page 19 First treat beyond the treatment area (e.g., the entire leg for knee pain) in at least 2 places directing the current between the Probes through the treatment area. Figure 6.1. Treat closer in, around and through the area being treated for about 1 minute applying the Smart Probes at about 6 different angles of approach with the Probes always placed on opposite sides of the body (e.g., front to back or side to side).
- Page 20 Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2 Figure 6.3 Figure 6.4...
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- Page 22 To treat any problem in the neck and arms (e.g., fingers, hand, wrist, elbow, shoulders) connect the two sides by placing one Smart Probe on one fingertip and the other Smart Probe in the same place on the corresponding finger tip of the other hand for 10 – 20 seconds (i.e., thumb tip to thumb tip on other hand, index finger next, etc.
- Page 23 Standard treatment time is 20 minutes to 1 hour per AS-Trode™ location. Additional treatment time is usually not necessary. The Alpha-Stim M may be used continuously all day for months ® or even years in severe cases but such usage is rarely necessary.
- Page 24 Use only EPI AS-Trode™ brand silver electrodes available through your authorized Alpha-Stim distributor. Many electrodes ® are significantly less conductive and will not allow the Alpha-Stim current to ® penetrate the electrical resistance of the skin.
- Page 25 Squeeze Earclips and apply one to Figure 11 each ear lobe. Figure 10. Current defaults to 1 (100 µA) when the Alpha-Stim M is turned on. ® Increase Current slowly (6 is the highest setting) until a slight vertigo is...
- Page 26 EEP case opens with label on bottom. 16. Store Alpha-Stim M away from children. ® 17. CES may be used as often as necessary but for most people it is best to treat between once a day and twice a week. Results usually improve and...
- Page 27 While the Alpha-Stim ® M is significantly effective when it is used correctly for 9 out of 10 people who use it, it will not work for everyone. If obvious pain relief is not achieved after several Smart Probe locations are attempted, consider treating the primary area of pain at a lower current setting of 1 - 2 (100 to 200 µA) with AS-...
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Page 28: Electromagnetic Interference
CE Conformity Statement for Europe The Alpha-Stim M is a Class IIa, Type BF medical device. It has been independently ® tested by outside agencies to provide assurance of conformity to applicable standards for medical equipment safety and electromagnetic compliance. - Page 29 Paradoxical reactions such as hyperexcited states, increased anxiety, and sleep disturbances may occur, but are rare. If the Alpha-Stim M does not begin to control your insomnia or pain within ® one month, consult your health care practitioner, authorized Alpha-Stim ®...
- Page 30 Electrical Batteries 2 AA 1.5 volt (included). Replace with disposable batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Dispose of batteries safely in accordance with local government regulations. Timer 10 second Smart Probe activated by skin contact, 10, 20, 40, 60 minute countdown timers, and continuous time elapsed timer. Current 0 to 600 microamperes (µA) adjustable in 50 µA increments.
- Page 31 M. The Alpha- ® Stim M and its accessories should be stored and used within a temperature range ® between 0° and 36° C, with a relative humidity below 90%, at an atmospheric pressure between 912 to 1115 hPa. Clean the Alpha-Stim M by gently wiping the ®...
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Page 32: Service
While in the opinion of Electromedical Products International, Inc., (“EPI”) the Alpha-Stim M (“Product”) is generally effective in relieving insomnia and pain, ® health care is not an exact science and individual results will vary. Accordingly, EPI makes no warranties as to the effectiveness of its Products for a given individual. - Page 33 EPI (such as contract, negligence, or otherwise). In no event shall EPI’s liability under any cause of action relating to the Product exceed the purchase price of the Product. Warranty Registration: www.alpha-stim.com/product-registration ...
- Page 34 Electromedical Products International, Inc. 2201 Garrett Morris Parkway Mineral Wells, TX 76067-9034 USA Toll Free: 1-800-FOR-PAIN (367-7246) Tel: (940) 328-0788 Fax: (940) 328-0888 Email: info@epii.com Web: www.alpha-stim.ca...
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I have 2 units that wont count down. Why?
The ALPHA-STIM M units may not count down if the electrodes are not touching the skin firmly, plug/jack connections are loose, the electrodes are dry (not enough ACS™), or the batteries are low.
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