NeuroTherm NT1100 Operator's Manual page 13

NEUROTHERM RADIO FREQUENCY LESION GENERATOR 3-5
®
MODEL NT1100
OPERATORS MANUAL
Simplicity II and Simplicity III
This is effectively a multiple probe that can be used in Radio Frequency Lesion treatment of
the (SI) Sacroiliac Joint.
Note to Use the Simplicity Functionality, the auto dispersive must be on. This is
activated from OPTIONS from the Welcome screen select "MORE" Press auto
dispersive ON. Press finish to return to the welcome screen
The Procedures are automatic in lesion mode and start by pressing the auto-start Button
Stimulation is carried as for normal Motor and Sensory tests
Simplicity II is for use with patients that have short SI joint (no S4) the procedure is: -
From the Procedure Setting Screen select Simplicity II or Simplicity III from the electrode
Selection Screen. Press Accept to return to the Procedure Settings Screen
Stimulation is carried as for normal Motor and Sensory tests
The Lesion is automated and will operate as follows; -
The dual electrode lesion is performed between electrode 1 and 2, the next lesion is to
electrode1 followed by a further lesion to electrode 2. There is a short time delay between
lesions to allow the lesion area to reduce in temperature.
The Simplicity II procedure is complete after the tone sounds and the RF is switched off.
Simplicity III is for use with patients that have a longer SI joint.
The Auto Dispersive must be on. Before the procedure is performed
The Procedures are automatic in lesion mode and start by pressing the auto-start Button
From the Procedure Setting Screen select Simplicity III from the electrode selection screen.
Press Accept to return to the Procedure Settings Screen
Stimulation is carried as for normal Motor and Sensory tests
A Dual electrode lesion is produced between electrode 1 and 2, a further lesion is performed
between electrode 2 and 3,
The next lesion is carried out at electrode 1 then at electrode 2 and then electrode 3. There is
a short time delay between lesions to allow the lesion area to reduce in temperature.
The Simplicity II procedure is complete after the tone sounds and the RF is switched off
See Addendum on NT1100 Simplicity II and III Section Number 10-11.
Document 109.00 10September2012 Issue 06