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PHYSIOMED ELEKTROMEDIZIN AG
Current Mode G
The current modes designated for iontophoresis are G and GMC. You find a detailed overview about the
parameters adjustable under
Mode GMC
on page 17.
It is important for the treatment to know the relation of ions of the respective medicament. Depending on
the combination of the active agent molecules and their separation in positive and negative particles we
speak of cations and anions. Ions migrate as follows:
•
Cations to cathode
•
Anions to anode
Thus, the particles are named after the pole to which they migrate. The electric charge of the active
agents in the medicaments is always named by the manufacturer.
The time of each treatment must always be chosen according to medicament and size of electrodes, one
treatment typically lasts 10 - 30 minutes.
NOTICE
The diffused quantity of the agent directly depends on the size of the electrodes, the therapy
time and the current intensity. During galvanisation the maximum current intensity is 0.1 mA
on 1 cm
How to Perform an Iontophoresis
(1)
Switch on the instrument.
(2)
Use an alcoholic swab to remove cutaneous fat. Take care that there are no skin lesions in the area of
treatment. Preparing the skin with heat before the treatment will improve its receptiveness
(3)
Apply the ointment, cover it with iontophoresis foil (ref. no. 00136) and apply the moistened viscose
cover with the electrodes inside.
(4)
Fix the electrode to the point of treatment. Moisten the viscose cover of the opposite electrode suffi-
ciently with water and fix it as well.
(5)
On the Display <1>, select current mode G or GMC. Mind correct polarity of the electrodes!
(6)
Set the therapy time.
(7)
If necessary, plug in the manual release key as therapy pause button in the Manual Release Key
IONOSON-Basic
Parameters for Current Mode G
2
of active electrode area.
5 Therapy with Stimulation Current
on page 16 and
Parameters for Current
45
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