Coils - MAGSTIM RAPID2 Operating Manual

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Magstim Rapid

2.3 COILS

A variety of coils is recommended to stimulate specific neutral pathways. These coils have their coil
heads labelled with blue arrows, which represent the direction of the coil discharge current. The virtual
cathode for these coils is approximate to the valley or trough formed by the conjunction of the two
coils, directly opposite the handle towards the leading edge of the coil.
Double 70mm Coil
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2 Generation Double 70mm Stimulating Coil P/N 3191-00. Also Standard Double 70mm Stimulating
Coil P/N 9925-00.
Coil Adapter
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The entire Operating Manual should be studied prior to use and users
should be aware, in particular, that high voltages and currents, which
can prove lethal, are present if the covers are removed. The Magstim
2 system‟s parts are detailed in Sections 3-6.
Rapid
Each of the mains connections for the Rapid
via separate, permanent, mains outlets. On no account should a
multi-way extension lead be used to connect more than one mains
connector to a single mains outlet.
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The Rapid System must be used only with the supplied mains
leads fitted with an integral filter, as they are required to maintain
the System's compliance with EN 60601-1-2 regarding Electro-
Magnetic emissions, as is the earth strap fitted between the
stimulator and the power supply unit (PSU). In the case of the
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Super Rapid Plus there are two earth straps. The first between
the stimulator and the Magstim Plus
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Magstim Plus and power supply unit (PSU).
The MEP Pod is designed to be fitted to the Magstim Rapid
Do not attempt to connect it to a computer, or any other equipment,
with a similar connector. To do so could result in electric shock/ burns
to the patient at the site of electrode attachment. The MEP Pod
connector has a hole deliberately blocked to prevent incorrect
connection.
100Hz must not be used for cortical stimulation, it is for peripheral
use only. For safety guidelines relating to transcranial stimulation,
see Section 10.6 of this Operating Manual.
The Stimulating Coil must not be discharged in the vicinity of the
patient's heart.
The Double 70mm coil is capable of accurate stimulation of
cortical areas and spinal nerve roots.
Applications Include:
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System must be made
1
, the second between the

Selective monohemispheric transcranial stimulation

Excitation of spinal roots

Motor cortex

Peripheral nerves
Coil P/N 9925-00 must be connected to the
stimulator via the supplied coil adaptor (P/N
3110-00). This coil will not function if
connected directly to the stimulator.
Please note: it is important that the
coil is connected correctly. If the
coil appears to be misaligned,
remove and re-connect the coil. Do
not use if the coil appears
misaligned.
MOP03-EN-01
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UI only.
June 2011