Elitech NANODUCT 1030 User Manual page 32

Section 3: Sweat Induction and Analysis
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Check Controls
Iontophoresis
Sweat Analysis
Recall Reading
Iontophoresis
Increasing
Current
E. Draw the skin back around the holder to remove any underlying wrinkles.
F. Position the negative (black) holder (on the same limb) in the same manner.
6 Insert Pilogels Into the Iontophoretic Electrodes
Insert a gel into each electrode assembly. Press lightly and rotate to ensure an
air-free and moist interface between electrode plate and gel.
WARNING!
Pilogel discs should be refrigerated at 2 to 8 °C. DO NOT FREEZE. Never
use discs that have been frozen or that are cracked. This does NOT apply
to the fiber pilocarpine reservoirs.
7 Insert Each Electrode Into Its Holder
Fit the red (positive) anode into the holder with the red locking ring and fit the
black (negative) cathode into the holder with the black locking ring as follows:
A. Rotate the holder locking ring to align cutouts with those of the underlying
holder. The arrow indicator should be at Position 1 (shown at left). Match
the latching flanges of the electrode with the cut-outs and insert the gel-
fitted electrode into the holder.
B. Lightly press the electrode down against the skin and maintain pressure
while rotating the locking ring counter-clockwise until the arrow indicator is
in line with the holder strap holes (Position 2 at left). Release pressure on
the electrode and continue to slowly rotate the locking ring counter-
clockwise until the electrode clicks into the detent (Position 3 at left).
NOTE: Electrode wires should be securely taped to the patient's arm to prevent
disturbing the gel-to-skin contact during iontophoresis. Use 1-inch surgical tape
to secure wires firmly to the skin about 2 inches from each strain relief. Leave
slack between taped area and electrodes to prevent strain to the electrode
assembly.
8 Activate Iontophoresis
A. After completing Check Controls, the arrow on the display points to
Iontophoresis on the menu.
Press ENTER to start iontophoresis.
B. The display shows "Increasing Current." During this time, the induction/
analysis module applies an increasing amount of current to the electrodes
until reaching full current.
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