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PHYSIOMED ELEKTROMEDIZIN AG
Type
Diameter of the Electrode
(cm)
0
3.0
1
6.0
2
9.0
5.4 Preparations and Attaching the Electrodes
To prepare the electrodes, proceed as follows:
(1)
Prior to attaching the electrodes, make sure that the intensity in both channels is turned down to
zero.
(2)
Plug the patient lead into the Patient Lead Connector <9>.
(3)
Plug the plate electrodes or junction lead for other types of electrodes into the corresponding con-
nectors of the patient lead (refer to
the polarity is correct!
CAUTION
Make sure you do not touch the electrodes when the current is turned up!
(4)
Prior to attaching the electrodes, check whether the patient's skin shows scars or lesions. Always
avoid such areas!
(5)
Select the size of the electrodes according to the area of treatment following the principle: Area of
electrodes as small as necessary but as large as possible. A larger electrode area usually makes
treatment for the patients more pleasant.
(6)
Plug the plate electrodes into the well-moistened electrode covers and attach them to the patient. To
moisten viscose covers use tap water or sodium chloride solution (1%). Make sure that the whole
electrode area is fixed tightly to the skin with the padded side of the electrode cover.
If you use adhesive electrodes, attach them to the patient. Use only electrodes that stick well, i.e.
with the whole area!
CAUTION
Standards on safety of stimulation current instruments demand the following warning:
"Effective current densities above 2 mA/cm² require increased caution of the user with all
electrode areas."
This is a very restrictive limit. To prevent hazards, pay attention when using current forms
with a high galvanic component, that the recommended intensity of 0.1 mA/cm² active elec-
trode area is not exceeded! Current modes with high galvanic component are: G , DF , MF ,
CP , LP , UR , IG 30 , IG 50, as well as T/R with pulse lengths above 50 ms and associated
pauses below 200 ms.
If you use electrodes of various different sizes during a treatment, the smaller of the two elec-
trodes, the so-called "active electrode", is always decisive when measuring the intensity!
For additional information on type, size and application of the electrodes, see the supplied therapy booklet
IONOSON-Basic
Effective Area
Maximum Intensity for Currents with
(cm
)
High Galvanic Component (mA)
2
7
0.7
20
2
40
4
Patient Lead: Mode of Attachment
5 Therapy with Stimulation Current
on page 9). Make sure that
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