Simplicity Ii And Iii Procedure Mode - NeuroTherm NT1100 Operator's Manual

NEUROTHERM RADIO FREQUENCY LESION GENERATOR 7-13
®
MODEL NT1100
OPERATORS MANUAL
7.13 Simplicity II and III Procedure Modes
The Simplicity Procedure allows the Physician to produce a long strip lesion using a simple automated
procedure and single uniquely designed electrode
Note: To use the Simplicity functionality Auto Dispersive must be ON. This is activated by
selecting "OPTIONS" from the Welcome Screen Select "MORE" Press Auto Dispersive "ON",
then press "FINISH" to return to the Welcome Screen
The Procedure(s) are automatic in Lesion Mode and start by pressing the Auto-Start Button
Stimulation is carried as for normal Motor and Sensory tests
Simplicity ll
From the Procedure Setting Screen select Simplicity II from the electrode selection screen. Press Accept
to return to the Procedure Settings Screen
The Lesion is automated and will operate as follows;
The dual electrode lesion is performed between electrode 1 and 2, the next lesion is performed with
electrode 1 followed by a further lesion performed by electrode 2.
There is a short time delay between lesions to allow the lesion area to reduce in temperature.
The Simplicity ll procedure is complete after the tone sounds, and the RF is switched off.
Simplicity lll
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 lll 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 dual lesion is performed
between electrode 2 and 3. The next lesion is carried out at electrode 1, then at electrode 2 and finally
at electrode 3; this completes the 5 phase automated function.
There is a short time delay between lesions to allow the lesion area to reduce in temperature.
Document 109.00 10September2012 Issue 06