Summary Of Steps; Notes - natus Nicolet Viking EDX User Manual

Summary of steps

Notes

January 30, 2020
1. Set up the system.
2. Turn on the system.
3. Create a new patient file or recall an existing patient file.
4. Enter the Viking EDX / Synergy EDX program, select the exam and settings,
then enter the test modality.
5. Prepare the patient.
6. Acquire the data.
7. Review the data.
8. Print the report.
9. Archive the data.
An example procedure for using the tests follows. Some procedures are common
to all tests, but note that others are either different or not used at all:
1. Attach the electrodes accordingly for the individual tests.
2. Different types of stimulators are used for different tests.
3. Ensure that the stimulus used is suitable for the patient, paying particular
attention to the stimulus intensity.
4. Data acquired by the instrument is stored in memory and displayed on the
screen.
5. The distances between electrode sites must be entered before conduction
velocity results can be calculated and displayed on the screen during Motor
Nerve Conduction and Sensory Nerve Conduction tests.
6. Traces may be selected for marking or trace analysis by clicking on the
trace with the mouse.
Performing an Exam
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