4. Unit operation
page 19 of 47 issue date 24.02.2021, release 11.1
4. Unit operation
The unit may operates in one of two modes:
• program mode,
• manual mode.
Notes – unit operation:
• In the program mode you can use preset procedures of treatment programs, treatment sequences as well
as user-defined programs and sequences.
• In the program mode you cannot edit the preset programs parameters. However, they can be easily ”copied”
to the manual mode. In order to do it, press the button .
• There is a possibility to repeat the completed treatment. In order to do it, press on the keyboard or
screen.
4.1 Patient preparation and treatment performance
To perform safe and effective treatment procedure:
• make sure if there are no contraindications to perform the treatment,
• the patient should be placed in a comfortable position while providing relaxation of tissues in the treatment
area, the patient should be in lying position in case of treatment performed near the head,
• sitting or reclining position should be applied to patients with respiratory disorders or breathing difficulties,
• inform the patient about the possible feelings occurring during treatment procedure.
The treatment effectiveness depends on the choice of parameters to the current patient’s condition. The
patient’s condition changes over time. Its observation and assessment should take place before, during and
after therapy. Such an action is necessary for changing the parameters in order to adapt them to the actual
condition of the patient.
It is recommended to keep the records of treatment, including the parameters of the therapy, the area of
treatment, treatment technique, dose and symptoms after therapy. If the treatment does not generate the
intended effects, change of treatment parameters should be taken into consideration. It is necessary to
continuously update knowledge and follow literary activities in the scope of therapy.
When performing therapy, it is recommended to follow the guidelines given in the following section.
4.1.1 Electrotherapy
• Before electrotherapy it is necessary to check the correct operation of the device and check the technical
condition of cables and electrodes using a tester or the built-in device function – see chapter 3.2.5.1.
• Use only disinfected and in good condition electrodes.
• Improper selection of electrodes can cause skin irritation and burns.
• In case of direct current and unidirectional pulse currents of long pulse duration it is necessary to use tin
electrodes.
• It is necessary to use properly moistened pads for electrodes, they may be made of viscose or fine mesh
gauze to “keep” water properly. For unidirectional currents it is necessary to use properly moistened pads
and of adequate thickness, however water should not drip from them.
• The water should be warm so as not to cause vasoconstriction in the area of performed treatment, you
should use casual tap water.
• Apply the gel (e.g. aloe Vera) coupling the electrodes with the patient’s body if there are no
viscose or gauze pads.
• Properly attach the electrodes with viscose pads to the patient’s body, e.g. by Velcro belts, elastic
bandage or sand bags.
• In the place of the arrangement of the electrodes it is necessary to estimate the continuity of the skin
and exteroceptive sensation.
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