Verity Medical NeuroTrac Operator's Manual

Verity Medical NeuroTrac Operator's Manual

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NeuroTrac
Obstetric TENS Operation Manual
NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS
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DUAL CHANNEL OBSTETRIC TENS UNIT
Operators Manual
Visit our website: www.veritymedical.co.uk
for detailed application protocols
English
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  • Page 1 NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS ® ® DUAL CHANNEL OBSTETRIC TENS UNIT Operators Manual Visit our website: www.veritymedical.co.uk for detailed application protocols English...
  • Page 2: Unit Symbols Explanation

    NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual ® Symbols on the unit and case Caution! (electrical output). Follow operating instructions! Failure to do so could place the patient or operator at risk. afgafadf Neuromuscular Stimulation (STIM) and EMG Triggered Stimulation (ETS) should not be used by Patients fitted with demand style cardiac pacemakers.
  • Page 3: Warnings

    Do not immerse unit into water or any other substance. The unit is not protect from the ingress of water droplets from a shower of rain if used outside the carrying case. Do not use the NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS unit in the presence ®...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual ® Contents Contents Page Unit symbols explanation Warnings What is Pain? What is TENS? Method of operation for Labour Pain Contra Indications & Precautions Description of Obstetric TENS Unit & Functions Electrode Placement Electrode Types & Tips...
  • Page 5: What Is Tens

    The Obstetric TENS stimulator uses four long skin electrodes on the skin close to the spine and connected to the device via lead wires. The stimulation intensity is adjusted until a mild tingling sensation is felt. The NeuroTrac ® Obstetric TENS unit has a hand held push button control to switch between high frequency Boost [BST ]and low frequency Burst [RST - Rest].
  • Page 6: Contra Indications & Precautions

    Keep unit out of reach of children. Only use CE approved skin electrodes. If in doubt about the use of the NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS unit, ® call your Doctor, Therapist, Clinician or you distributor for advice...
  • Page 7: Description Of Obstetric Tens Unit & Functions

    NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual ® Quick Start Instruction The Remote Hand Switch button: Press to trigger between modalities: BST - Boost of high frequency TENS RST - Burst of low frequency TENS. Channel A Channel B Front Rear View...
  • Page 8: Electrode Placement

    NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual ® Electrode Placement Skin pad with the red connector Skin pad with the black connector 4 electrodes placement 2 electrodes placement (recommended, but check with your Doctor) Recommended electrode types: 100 x 50 mm (rectangular) for 4 or 2 electrodes placement.
  • Page 9: Electrode Types & Tips

    NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual ® Electrodes Types and Tips Self-Adhesive reusable long-term electrodes (if looked after) have a typical life span of 4/6 weeks. We recommend cleaning the skin with an alcohol-based wipe before placing the electrodes. The wipe should not contain fat as any grease will degrade the electrode stickiness.
  • Page 10: Care, Maintenance, Accessories And Disposal

    Wipe the surface after each use with a damp cloth or antiseptic wipe or baby wipe. Do not use cleaning sprays or alcohol based cleaning solutions. Control unit disposal: please return to Verity Medical LTD or to the appointed distributor. ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 11: Commonly Asked Questions

    (not freezer). Caution: Static electricity may damage this product NOTE: Only Verity Medical Ltd or appointed distributors / importers are approved to undertake servicing. Commonly Asked Questions Does TENS work for all pain conditions and on all patients? There is significant variation between patients with similar pain conditions.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual ® Troubleshooting Problem: - Cannot reach maximum mA level; or - The unit cuts off stimulation at certain level; or - When increase the intensity, zero mA is flashing; or - Power is cutting off when using...
  • Page 13: Specification

    NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual ® Specifications TENS Dual channel: individually isolated circuits. Amplitude: 0-80 mA into 500 Ohm load; indication only. Actual mA will tend to be less than indicated due to electrode impedance: at 1000 Ohms load (Electrodes in poor condition) the maximum will be limited to 70 mA, at 1500 Ohms load the maximum will be limited to 65 mA.
  • Page 14: Information Regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility And Interference (Emc)

    Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emission The NeuroTrac® product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the The NeuroTrac® product should ensure that it is used in such environment. Emission test...
  • Page 15 RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which NeuroTrac® product is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the NeuroTrac® product should be observed to verify normal operation.
  • Page 16 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and NeuroTrac® product The NeuroTrac® product is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the NeuroTrac® product can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the NeuroTrac®...
  • Page 17: Warranty

    If the distributor - from whom the product was purchased by the user - is satisfied that the product is defective, the user may return the unit directly to this distributor who will forward it to Verity Medical Ltd. All such returns from the distributor to Verity Medical must be authorised by Verity Medical Ltd., in advance.
  • Page 18: Dermatome Chart

    NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual ® Dermatome Charts Posterior View Neck and Bilateral Shoulder Pain Shoulder and Upper Extremity Pain Phantom Limb Pain Tension Headaches Upper Extremity Cervical Osteoarthritis Herpes Zoster Mastectomy Pain (use appropriate segments) 1-10 Abdominal Pain on contralateral side...
  • Page 19: Clinical References

    NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual ® Clinical References Please go to our website for the latest clinical protocols: http://www.veritymedical.co.uk/Protocols Please contact us for any clinical references of NeuroTrac ® enquiries@veritymedical.com...
  • Page 20 NeuroTrac Obstetric TENS Operation Manual ® Not for sale or use in the USA Distributor: Obstetric TENS Accessory control information: ECS310A-OM-EN14-30-11-15 NeuroTrac ® ObstetricTENS manual (English)

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