Electrodes; General Notes On Conductive Rubber Electrodes; Check The Resistance Of The Electrodes - gbo Medizintechnik HiToP 4 touch Instructions For Use Manual

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5 Electrodes

Single-pole electrodes are fit for all therapy currents. It is preferrable to use large
conductive rubber electrodes for the treatment of a large body area. In the very
sensitive area of the head adhesive electrodes might be used. The electrodes must be
plugged in to the unit through a patient cable which is connected to the distribution
cable. The electrodes must be applied as described in chapter 5.3.
The electrode's size depends on the area to be streamed by the current. Under small
electrodes the current is more concentrated and more localised than under large
electrodes. The area to be treated depends on the clinical picture.
electrode
conductive rubber electrode 80 mm x 120 mmm
conductive rubber electrode 115 mm x 175 mm
self adhesive electrode 51 mm x 57 mm
self adhesive electrode 50 mm x 104 mm
Table 1: Maximum currents for electrodes

5.1 General notes on conductive rubber electrodes

We recommend the use of conductive rubber electrodes in various sizes. For the
application of the electrodes we recommend the wetting with Aloe Vera Spray. Very
good experience we have collected with the spray of the company Forever Living.
We also recommend this spray and strongly advise against using other Aloe Vera
sprays. In some cases, the use of an alternative spray changed the structure of the
electrodes. The resistance drastically increased, which resulted in a temperature
increase within the electrodes. This temperature increase within the electrode can
lead to a burn in the worst case. In addition, treatment is no longer possible.

5.1.1 Check the resistance of the electrodes

To check the resistance, place two electrodes on each other and connect them with a
black and a white plug of the patient cables. Press the electrodes together. Select
SimulFAM i on the device and increase the current with the intensity controller. The
displayed resistance (R =) should not exceed 300 Ohm.
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area maximum current
2
95 cm
2
200 cm
29 cm
2
52 cm
2
190 mA
300 mA
58 mA
104 mA
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