Physiomed PHYSIOSON-Expert Operating Instructions Manual

Physiomed PHYSIOSON-Expert Operating Instructions Manual

Ultrasound therapy unit

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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
PHYSIOSON-Expert
00851 GB

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  • Page 1 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S PHYSIOSON-Expert 00851 GB...
  • Page 2 The technical data in this manual is as at the time of printing and subject to alteration. Copyright © 2000 - 2010 by PHYSIOMED ELEKTROMEDIZIN AG All rights, including rights of translation, reproduction by printing, copying or similar methods, even of parts are reserved.
  • Page 3: Front Panel

    Instrument Overview Front Panel Rear Plate Legend Mains Module Data Selector Indications Menu Upper Status Bar Dose Control Setup Menu Display Dose Indicator Transducer Connectors Lower Status Bar Individual Programs SIM Socket Symbols CAUTION! Please refer to the operating instructions and consider the physiological effects! Type BF component, not connected to protective ground wire.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction........................1 Description............................1 Application ...........................1 Contraindications .........................2 Controls and Indicators....................3 Function of Controls and Indicators ...................3 2.1.1 Mains Module <1>........................3 2.1.2 Upper Status Bar <2> ........................4 2.1.3 Display <3> ..........................4 2.1.4 Lower Status Bar <4> ........................4 2.1.5 Data Selector <5> ........................4 2.1.6 Dose Control <6>........................5 2.1.7...
  • Page 6 14 Accessories........................25 14.1 Standard Accessories ......................25 14.2 Other Accessories ........................25 15 Manufacturer’s Recommendations ................27 16 Index ..........................28...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction With your you have acquired a high-tech ultrasound therapy PHYSIOSON-Expert, unit. The instrument will only show its true potential, however, if you are well informed Operating Instructions about its functions. For this reason, carefully read the familiarize yourself with the use of the instrument.
  • Page 8: Contraindications

    Diabetes mellitus • Septic inflammations • Conditions following radiothorium treatments, X-ray therapy • Laminectomy • Skin lesions (infections, inflammatory processes, naevi) • Tumescence • Blood coagulation diseases Do not apply ultrasound close to the brain, spinal cord and eyes. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 9: Controls And Indicators

    2 Controls and Indicators Due to the subdivision of its comfort LCD, allows for easy opera- PHYSIOSON-Expert tion despite of its vast range of functions. The plastic housing and the front panel protect the electronic components and sim- plify cleaning.
  • Page 10: Upper Status Bar <2

    (cursor stops flashing). The modified values are displayed in the upper status bar <2> or at the relevant position of the display <3>. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 11: Dose Control <6

    In order to prevent an overdose, automatically Note PHYSIOSON-Expert switches to pulsed mode 2:5 as soon as the set dose limit is exceeded in continuous mode. This limit is set to 2 W/cm by default but may be Basic Settings adjusted in the basic settings (cf.
  • Page 12: Indications Menu <9

    Han- dling malpractices can change the characteristics of the resonator. 2.1.12 SIM Socket <12> The SIM socket <12> serves for connecting the unit with a stimulation current unit for simultaneous PHYSIOMED-Expert Simultaneous Therapy therapy (cf. on page 11). PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 13: Overview Of Parameters

    (ultrasound + stimulation current) Acoustic coupling confirmation ACTIVE INACTIVE Individual programs (user-defined) Therapy mode (ultrasound output) continuous ultrasound output cont. pulsed ultrasound output with the indicated duty cy- 1:10 (possible values 2:5, 1:3, 1:5, 1:10) PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 14 (automatic memory) Selected therapy time Example: Symbols on the upper status bar: pulsed ultrasound output, large transducer duty cycle 1:10 active ultrasound ultrasonic frequency ultrasound treatment (only) acoustic coupling 1 MHz confirmation active PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 15: Notes On Operation

    The instrument will carry out an automatic function check during which all functions and output values are checked and the transducer is calibrated. An audible signal is issued. The instrument is ready now. The parameters of the last treatment are preset. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 16: Instrument Errors

    Switch off the instrument and switch it on again. If the error code is still displayed after several runs through the self-test routine, contact your service partner. Random instrument errors may conceivably occur as the result of harm- Note less spikes in the power line. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 17: Ultrasound Therapy

    Ultrasound Therapy 4 Ultrasound Therapy 4.1 General Information offers you three possibilities to start the ultrasound therapy: PHYSIOSON-Expert • direct start, • start via the indications menu with its proposals for treatment for a multitude of applications (page 16), •...
  • Page 18: Tps

    , the area of treatment and the therapy time are taken into account to apply a precisely specified amount of energy in J/cm to the tissue. Therapy Recommendations Acute indications J/cm 15...25 Chronic indications J/cm 30...40 Chronic and fibrotic scars J/cm 40...50 PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 19 (desired) and the real output power real ultrasound emission might differ between 10-20%, due to different rea- sons. We recommend to keep a value of 10 to compensate this effect as good as possible. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 20: Simultaneous Therapy

    That means that the effects of both forms of therapy can be util- ized. The ultrasonic transducer forms one pole of the stimulation current circuit, a plate electrode the second one. can be combined with the stimulation current therapy de- PHYSIOSON-Expert vice for a simultaneous therapy. The and the...
  • Page 21 (1) Plug one connector of the connecting cable into the SIM socket <12> on the rear side of the and the other one into the SIM socket of PHYSIOSON-Expert the stimulation current device. Please make sure that the plugs are tightly fixed in the socket.
  • Page 22: Indications Menu

    THERAPY. icon to return to the indications menu. (4) Select the desired transducer and plug it into the transducer connector <11>. (5) Apply the ultrasound gel on the area of treatment. (6) Activate the acoustic coupling confirmation, if required. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 23 Indications Menu (7) Set the dose with the dose control <6>. (8) Check the function of the coupling confirmation by lifting the ultrasonic trans- ducer shortly. At the end of the treatment, the timer will automatically switch off. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 24: Individual Programs

    (3) Press the data selector <5> to select the desired program. (4) Select the function Start program and press the data selector again. The program is started. The respective parameters are displayed on the display <3>. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 25 (7) Activate the acoustic coupling confirmation, if required. (8) Set the dose with the dose control <6>. (9) Check the function of the coupling confirmation by lifting the ultrasonic trans- ducer shortly. At the end of the treatment, the timer will automatically switch off. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 26: Basic Settings

    Timer runs only with sufficient coupling Timer runs independently of coupling Dose threshold, i.e. where instrument switches from continu- ous to pulsed mode Volume and pitch of the timer signal Volume and pitch of the coupling confirmation Screen contrast Exit basic settings. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 27: Setup Menu

    (2) Select the desired parameter with the data selector <5> and confirm. (3) Set the desired value of the parameter. Modifications can be recognized im- mediately by means of acoustic or visual signals. (4) Exit the setup menu. The selected settings are immediately valid. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 28: General Notes

    Repairs to the instrument may be only performed by parties duly authorized by . Any repairs performed by an authorized agent PHYSIOMED ELEKTROMEDIZIN AG must be accompanied by written certification, describing the nature and extent of the repairs undertaken, as applicable with details regarding changes to nominal op- erating values or the operational range.
  • Page 29: Cleaning And Disinfection

    Han- dling malpractices can change the characteristics of the resonator! 12 Connecting a Stimulation Current Unit can be used for simultaneous therapy together with an appro- PHYSIOSON-Expert priate stimulation current unit. Simultaneous Therapy More information can be found in section on page 14.
  • Page 30: Technical Data

    - 1 / 5 100 Hz - 1 / 3 100 Hz - 2 / 5 100 Hz Ambient temperature + 10°C ... + 40°C Dimensions 34.5 x 13.3 x 26.7 cm (W x H x D) Weight 3.9 kg PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 31: Accessories

    00851 Operating Instructions (English) 00626 Introduction to ultrasound therapy (English) For safety reasons, is to be used exclusively with original accessories. PHYSIOSON-Expert Usage of other manufacturers' accessories is at the user's risk. 14.2 Other Accessories Ref.-No. Description 00162 Connection cable (electrotherapy/ultrasound)
  • Page 32 Accessories PHYSIOSON-Expert...
  • Page 33: Manufacturer's Recommendations

    Medical Devices Directive UNIT: PHYSIOSON-Expert MANUFACTURER: PHYSIOMED ELEKTROMEDIZIN AG The apparatus has to undergo a safety regulation control every 18 months. E X T E N T : Visual inspection of the apparatus, extras and accompanying papers Functional testing of instrument and accessories...
  • Page 34: Index

    6 lower status bar, 5 ultrasound, 1 mains lead, 9 ultrasound therapy, 11, 25 mains module, 3, 9, 24 ultrasound therapy unit, 1 mains plug, 23 upper status bar, 4 mains supply, 3 volume, 21 mains switch, 3 PHYSIOSON-Expert...

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