Summary of Contents for Verity Audio NeuroTrac Labour TENS
- Page 1 DUAL CHANNEL LABOUR TENS UNIT NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual NeuroTrac ™ Labour TENS Operators Manual Visit our website: www.VerityMedical.co.uk for detailed application protocols...
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Page 2: Warnings
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Warnings This unit must be used with the guidance of a Physiotherapist or Doctor Type BF equipment Do not insert lead wires into a mains power supply Do not immerse unit into water or any other substance Do not use the NeuroTrac™... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Contents Contents Page Warnings What is Pain? What is TENS? Method of operation for Labour Pain Contra Indications & Precautions Description of Labour TENS Unit & Functions Electrode Placement Electrode Types & Tips Care & Maintenance Commonly Asked Questions Specifications Warranty... -
Page 4: What Is Pain
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual What is Pain? When we feel pain it is the body’s process of informing us that something is wrong. To feel pain is important, without this feeling abnormal conditions may go undetected, creating damage or injury to critical parts of the body. Although pain is essential in warning our body of trauma or malfunction, nature may have gone too far in its design. -
Page 5: Method Of Operation For Labour Pain
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Method of operation for Labour Pain The Labour TENS Stimulator uses four long skin electrodes on the skin close to the spine and connected to the device via lead wires. The stimulation intensity is adjusted until a mild tingling sensation is felt. The NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS unit has a hand held push button control to change the stimulation mode from LOW frequency burst to HIGH frequency stimulation. -
Page 6: Contra Indications & Precautions
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Contra Indications & Precautions Before using this equipment you must first seek the advice of your Physiotherapist or Doctor. Read this operating manual before using the TENS unit TENS should not be used: By patients fitted with a demand style cardiac pacemakers unless so advised by their Doctor By patients with undiagnosed pain conditions With patients who have diminished mental capacity or physical... -
Page 7: Description Of Labour Tens Unit & Functions
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Description of Labour TENS Unit & Functions. Channel A Remote Channel B Remote Hand Switch Button CH.B CH.A Display Increase Intensity Decrease Intensity NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Front Rear Insert a 9 volt PP3 Alkaline battery. Alternatively insert a rechargeable Nickel Hydride battery [Which has a much longer life than the Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries] into the battery compartment. -
Page 8: Electrode Placement
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Electrode Placement Recommended Types: 100 x 50 mm (rectangular) for 4 electrodes or 204 x 50 mm (rectangular) for two electrodes. Place the electrode approximately 2 inches either side of you spine in the positions indicated by the drawings. When using two pairs of 100 x 50 mm electrodes, place the upper pair of electrodes between T10 &... -
Page 9: Electrode Types & Tips
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Electrode Types & Tips Types Available: Self-Adhesive Hypoallergenic electrodes have a typical life span (if looked after) of 4/6 weeks. We recommend cleaning the skin before use. After use place the electrodes back onto the plastic film then enclose them back into the ziptag plastic pouch and store in a cool environment. -
Page 10: Care & Maintenance
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Care & Maintenance Control Unit: Wipe the surface once a week with a damp cloth or antiseptic wipe Do not use cleaning sprays or alcohol based cleaning solutions Battery: Check periodically for any discharge from the battery Remove battery completely from unit if not in use for any extended period of time (typically one week) Low battery indicator of 6.9 volts shown on LCD display When... -
Page 11: Commonly Asked Questions
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Commonly Asked Questions Does TENS work for all pain conditions and on all patients? There is significant variation between patients with similar pain conditions. However, it is known that TENS does work in up to 70% of cases and up to 80% when used for reducing labour pain. -
Page 12: Specifications
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Specifications TENS Dual channel: individually isolated circuits. Amplitude: 0-80 mA; indication only; actual mA will tend to be less than indicated due to electrode impedance. Type: Constant Current. Waveform: Asymmetrical, rectangular bi-phasic with zero DC current. Pulse width: 220µS [2% accuracy]. -
Page 13: Warranty
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Warranty Verity Medical Ltd. provides a warranty to the original purchaser that this product will be free from defects in the material, components and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase [invoice date]. If Verity Medical Ltd. -
Page 14: Dermatome Chart
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Dermatone Chart... -
Page 15: Clinical References
NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Clinical References Conventional TENS: Bates JAV, Nathan PW [1980] Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic pain. Anaesthesia 35: 817-22 Ellis B [1995] Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators: outpatient response to a temporary home loan programme Br J The Rehabil 2 [8]: 419-23 Frampton V, Bowesher D, eds. - Page 16 NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual...
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- Page 19 NeuroTrac™ Labour TENS Operation Manual Not for sale or use in the USA Verity Medical Ltd. Uplands Place Drove Road Chilbolton Nr Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AD England Tele: +44 (0)1264 860354 Fax: +44 (0)1264 860825 Email: Sales@VerityMedical.co.uk Web: www.VerityMedical.co.uk Please contact us about or Internal Vaginal Electrode Revised Issue Date: 25/11/2003 Document Number ECS310-OM002-0...
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