PATIENT PREPARATION
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Intelect
®
Mobile 2 ELECTROTHERAPY User Manual
DURA-STICK
®
Electrode Instructions
Connecting Lead Wires
1. Insert the lead with the Red (+) electrode connector into
one DURA-STICK
®
Electrode.
2. Insert the lead with the Black (-) electrode connector
into the other electrode.
3. Make certain the lead wires are seated completely into
the electrodes.
NOTE: Use of conductive medium or sponges is not required or
recommended. DURA-STICK
®
electrodes are manufactured to ensure
the optimum conductivity during therapy when properly applied.
Securing Electrodes
1. Remove the DURA-STICK
®
Electrodes from the
protective backing.
2. Apply to the treatment area as prescribed.
3. Ensure the entire electrode surface is in contact with
patient skin by pressing into place.
• Examine the skin for any wounds and clean the skin.
• Apply the electrodes to the treatment area.
• Ensure the electrodes are applied securely to the skin.
• Ensure good contact between each electrode and the
skin.
• Check the electrode contact regularly during the
treatment.
• Examine the skin again after the treatment.
• Choose electrodes that fit the anatomy.
• View the Electrode Placement recommendations
in the Treatment Review screen for the particular
modality being used for treatment as a reference
point only prior to administering treatment.
• Follow electrode manufacturer instructions.
• Please note the smaller the electrode size the higher
the current density.
DURA-STICK
®
Electrodes
DURA-STICK
®
Electrodes are a self adhesive, disposable
product designed specifically for use with Intelect
®
Mobile .
It is recommended that DURA-STICK
®
Electrodes be used
whenever possible to ensure the highest level of contact
with the treatment area and most uniform delivery of the
prescribed electrotherapy treatment.
For Electrotherapy operation refer to page 42
ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION
AND ELECTRODE PLACEMENT