Warnings - Enraf Nonius Radarmed 650+ Manual De Uso

3 Warnings

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The Radarmed 650+ is only meant to be used by competent personnel in physiotherapy,
rehabilitation or adjacent areas.
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The Radarmed 650+ should be used only under the continued supervision of a physician or
licensed practitioner (USA only)
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Keep yourself informed of the contra-indications (see chapter 4).
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The apparatus may not be used in close proximity (i.e. less than 2 metres) to shortwave
equipment.
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The apparatus may not be used in so-called "wet rooms" (hydrotherapy rooms).
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Patients with heart pacemakers or electrodes are contra-indicated and must be kept away from all
rooms where microwave units are operated.
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Persons who are not being treated must not remain within a distance of 1,5 m of the radiator when
the unit is being operated.
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The apparatus may not be used in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
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During treatment a high-frequency field is present in the radiator's direction of radiation which may
heat up metallic objects and cause malfunctions in electronic equipment. Persons within this zone
should therefore remove metal objects (such as paging units, hearing aids, watches, jewellery and
piercings).
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The radiator must only be aligned when there is no power output. In all cases, a dosage must be
set only when there is a patient in front of the emitter. In this way, the patient properly absorbs the
major part of the microwave energy, thus reducing the degree or interference to a minimum.
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Only original accessories may be used. Treatment with damaged radiators or cables (e.g. external
deformation) is not permissible.
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Handle the radiators with care. Negligent treatment can influence the electromagnetic field of the
radiator.
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Treatment chairs, tables or beds within the zone of radiation should not be made of metal or
contain any metal parts or semi-conducting covering materials, as these may heat up. Chairs or
couches made of wood with textile or plastic coverings are recommended.
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Before treatment, test the sensitivity to warmth of the area to be treated
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Before the start of treatment, the patient should remove all articles of clothing containing metal
(lurex) and metal items in pockets or any other such articles which are liable to come within the
radiation zone. Such articles include rings, chains, claps, bracelets, jewellery, watches, piercings,
articles with metal fittings such as bras, suspender belts, corsets, hearing aids and metallic and
electronic prostheses, etc.
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Moisture concentrations heat up more intensively in the treatment zone of the radiator. In leather or
synthetic clothing occurs easily increased perspiration. It is therefore recommended to unclothe the
body parts which are to be treated and, in the case of strongly perspiring, dried off (folds in the
skin). Dry bandages can be irradiated quite safely. Diathermy should not be applied in regions
covered by moist bandages or adhesive tape.
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Parts of the body containing metallic endoprostheses such as medullary pegs, metal splinters,
metallic joints, pins, spirals, skull plates, dental fillings and crowns, wires and so on, should not be
subjected to treatments or only at extremely low dosage levels.
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When treating narrow parts of the body (e.g. a wrist) it should be ensured that the radiator is set up
so that sensitive parts of the body (e.g. eyes, testicles) are not in the irradiated area. In these cases
it is recommended to use a smaller radiator.
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It should be made possible for the patient to adopt a relaxed and calm posture during the entire
treatment.
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Infants are best undressed completely before treatment. Their physical volume calls for special
care in calculating the dosage and repeated checking of the skin temperature by hand.
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Always set the dosage according to the individual patient and never in accordance with a fixed
scheme.
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Every patient has a different susceptibility to warmth and this generally reaches a steady state only
after about 5 minutes.
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The patient's sensitivity to warmth may vary during the course of a treatment (adaptation).
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The patient must be asked to report an increase of the warmth sensation. The dosage must then
be reduced.
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The dosage must not be increased under any circumstances as a result of any lessening of the
feeling of warmth during treatment.
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When sensibility disorders is suspected the subjective warmth perception of the patient is checked
by means of the skin temperature. In order to avoid overheating in such cases, the dosage must be
adjusted with extreme care. Apply only small doses for short periods to the treatment zone.
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