General Introduction; General Considerations - NeuroTherm NT1100 Operator's Manual

NEUROTHERM RADIO FREQUENCY LESION GENERATOR 1-1
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MODEL NT1100
OPERATORS MANUAL
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION

The NeuroTherm Radio Frequency Lesion Generator Model NT1100 has been designed to offer the full
range of features required by all levels of practitioners for pain relief clinic work.
The front panel of the generator which has a series of touch buttons and two rotary potentiometers is
used to provide the clinician with direct manipulation of the stimulation and lesioning functions. An
automatic mode is also provided for various lesioning procedures. The Generator also has an LCD
screen with an integral touch screen. The screen is used to initially select the parameters for treatment
and input information regarding the Doctor, patient and other key information, this information is stored
within the generator and can be printed out on the patient record. During treatment the touch screen
becomes inactive and all control of the NeuroTherm is by the front panel. The screen displays all key
parameters and any treatment profiles.
The generator is designed for safe use in a low light x-ray theatre environment; a remote LCD screen can
be attached via a NeuroTherm Video Unit (NT-VD). This video unit is an optically isolated device which
must be used to avoid any risk to the patient.
At the end of a patient session a patient record is printed out on the NeuroTherm printer. This printer is
not electrically connected to the NeuroTherm, but gets its information via a 'Bluetooth' wireless link.
Each printer is matched to a particular NeuroTherm.
The NeuroTherm stores patient records and treatment profiles and holds a large number of the most
recent records in its memory. Records can be downloaded to a NeuroTherm memory Stick (NT-USB) at
any time.
There are a number of safety features in both the hardware and software of the machine to minimise any
risk to the patient. The NeuroTherm has full electronic interlocking to prevent accidental switching to
lesion power or stimulation voltage.
The internal settings of the machine have been factory set and should not be adjusted except by
approved technicians authorised by the company.
The machine is designed for use only with NeuroTherm Thermocouple Probes or probes or catheters
that have been tested for compatibility with the NT1100. A list of compatible probes is on page 2-2. The
use of unapproved probes from other manufacturers could give serious errors in temperature reading
which might compromise the safety of the patient, and would negate the warranty.
Before operating the machine observe the various Warnings and Cautions as detailed in Section 2.

General Considerations

Regularly inspect the accessories of the NeuroTherm, in particular electrode cables should be checked
for possible damage to the insulation.
The accessories are not appropriate for endoscopic use.
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