A Indications Table; Important Information - gbo Medizintechnik ULTRATHERM 1008 Instructions For Use Manual

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Indications table

Important information

This indications table – which makes no claim to being comprehensive –
contains empirical values as guidelines for short-wave therapy.
If properly executed, the therapeutic application of the short-wave irradiation is
safe and effective.
Nevertheless, the unit or its external components can pose dangers!
Therefore, we urgently recommend that anyone operating the short-wave
therapy unit become aware of the potential dangers of the unit and its
external components before beginning work.
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Read and comply with all safety instructions and the list of contraindi-
cations!
( Annex B Contraindications)
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The conventional method of even warming of all tissue layers by means
of continuous transfer of energy is supplemented by successfully includ-
ing new areas of application in the treatment due to the pulsed mode.
Based on experience in clinics and specialized practices, optimum re-
sults are achieved with a pulsed, athermal therapy especially in the case
of acute illnesses.
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For illnesses that have not yet reached the chronic stage but have been
present for some time, a pulsed, low-thermal application should be pre-
ferred.
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Continuous application is recommend in case of decidedly chronic con-
ditions.
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When applying the short-wave treatment to small children, a very careful
dosage and constant observation (manual checking of skin temperature
when the unit is switched off) are necessary. Accordingly, small children
should be fully undressed during the treatment.
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For surface therapy (skin and subcutaneous fat), a small distance is
usually required between the electrode and the skin on the treatment
side (active side) and a large distance on the opposite (passive) side.
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For depth therapy (inner organs, joints), a large electrode-skin distance
is required on both sides.
( 2 Safety instructions)
ULTRATHERM 1008
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