Remarks Concerning Treatment; General; Furniture And Clothing; Implanted Electronic Devices - Enraf Nonius Curapuls 670 Manual De Uso

Prior to connection to the mains, check that the voltage and frequency stated on the Curapuls 670
correspond with the available power supply rating. Check that the available power supply complies with
local requirements regarding medical rooms (electrical codes).

4 Remarks concerning treatment

4.1

General

We strongly advise that you regularly consult the therapy manual "Pulsed short wave therapy with the
Curapuls 670". The chapters regarding indications and contra-indications are especially important with
respect to safe and effective treatment.
Also pay attention to the following:
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From considerations of safety, only original, undamaged electrode cables and electrodes should
be used.
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Electronic hearing-aids must be taken off if damage or malfunctions are to be avoided.
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Patients under treatment must not be able to touch surrounding metal objects such as metal
furniture, radiators or window-frames.
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Patients with a reduced thermal sensibility in the area to be treated need special caution. Only
very low dosage and very short sessions are recommended.
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Take special notice of the patient's sensations and check the objective reactions (e.g. on the
skin).
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It is strongly advised against treatment of locally anaesthetized areas.
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The patient must be in sight of the therapist at all times.
4.2

Furniture and clothing

Metal parts in furniture might cause intensity concentrations in the high-frequency field. Therefore only
use metal-free wooden furniture.
For all treatments with shortwave it is advisable to undress the patient, and to apply a towel between the
skin and the electrode (against perspiration and to avoid them making contact). There are two
advantages in treating patients this way: firstly to ensure no metal objects are in the high-frequency field
(metal parts in the clothing or in ornaments under the clothing), secondly to prevent undesired
concentrations of energy due to perspiration or for example the wearing of nylon or leather clothing.
4.3

Implanted electronic devices

It is not allowed to treat a patient with an implanted electronic device (for example a cardiac pacemaker)
with shortwave equipment; they are not even allowed in the vicinity of an operating shortwave unit.
4.4

Implanted metals

Metal concentrates high-frequency energy. To prevent any undesirable concentrations around a metal
implant and the resulting dangers (burns), short-wave therapy with a thermal effect should basically not
be used.
Consult the therapy manual "Pulsed short wave therapy with the Curapuls 670", the chapter on 'Contra-
Indications'.
4.5

Combination therapy

Since the Curapuls 670 radiates a high-frequency field that can affect electronic circuits inside nearby
equipment, you are strongly advised against any sort of combination treatment using a second (electro
medical) apparatus.
4.6

High-frequency interference

The Curapuls 670 complies with the present CE-demands regarding HF-emission and immunity.
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