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Intelect
®
Mobile Ultrasound
Common Terms
Applicator - The hand held assembly used to deliver ultrasonic energy. The applicator includes the sound head, transducer, and
related electronics.
Beam Non-Uniformity Ratio (BNR) – By nature, an ultrasound beam is not homogeneous. The BNR is a ratio of the highest intensity
found in the beam field to the average intensity as indicated on the output display of the unit. This measure may not exceed 5.0:1.
Because of the areas of increased intensity, the sound head is moved continuously during the treatment.
Collimating (Coll)- The shape of the ultrasound beam. While neither focused nor dispersed, this ultrasound beam resembles a
column when applied from the unit through the sound head.
Continuous Mode – The output of the ultrasound is not interrupted during the treatment time. This mode imparts the most energy
to the tissues and is used when a maximal effect is desired. (See Duty Cycle).
Coupling Media – An agent used to insure that the ultrasound is transmitted from the sound head to the tissue to be treated. Gels
or lotions labeled for therapeutic ultrasound use are recommended.
Utilizing ultrasound waves through muscle, nerve, and connective tissue has been well documented as effective in reducing pain,
muscle spasms, and joint contractures.
There are several items that affect the penetration of ultrasound on the target tissues. Please refer to the documentation as a
reference on the appropriate frequency for your clinical needs.
There are four sound heads available with the Intelect Mobile Ultrasound System: 1 cm
2
, 2 cm
2
,
5 cm
2
, and 10 cm
2
.
Select either 1 or 3 MHz frequencies for each applicator (only 3.3 MHz is available with the 1 cm
2
sound head). Frequency may be
selected either before or during therapy.
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