Otitis Media (Chronic); Sinusitis Max - gbo Medizintechnik ULTRATHERM 1008 Instructions For Use Manual

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Otitis media (chronic)

Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favorable combinations:
Heat therapy – short-wave (not in acute phase)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Important!

Sinusitis max.

Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favorable combinations:
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Important!
Middle ear infection
Elimination of pain, acceleration of healing
–
Pulsed mode
Plate electrodes / Monode (full contact)
Afflicted ear (small electrode – press against auricle) and
healthy ear (large electrode)
Active: 2 cm
(afflicted ear)
2 min – 5 min
Dosage: 1 – 2
2 times per week
Heat therapy after perforation of the eardrum and in case
of residual cavities after radical operations
Wherever possible, avoid extended transverse irradia-
tion through the skull (due to impact on base of brain).
Inflammation of maxillary sinus
Stimulation of perfusion, loosening of mucus, healing,
improving resistance
Heat therapy, ultrasonic therapy,
inhalation therapy with isotonic saline solution
Heat therapy – short-wave
Continuous mode
Plate electrodes (small) / Monode
Plate electrodes: Apply on both sides of the face up to
the level of the nasal root
Active: 2 cm (small plate
electrode)
Acute: 1 min – 3 min
Acute: Dosage: 1
Daily
Acute: 6 treatments
Short-wave is more effective than light box. Short-wave
treatment is recommended for polypous conditions. Em-
pyemas, however, should not be treated in this way!
Allow decongestion of mucous membranes before apply-
ing treatment!
ULTRATHERM 1008
Passive: 3 cm – 4 cm
(healthy ear)
6 treatments
Passive: 3 cm
Chronic: 5 min – 10 min
Chronic: Dosage: 2 – 3
Chronic: 10 – 12 treatments
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