Foot Control Operation
The foot control supplied with the STA System is an air activated switch. Slight
pressure = ControlFlo
™
(1 cc per 207 seconds). Modest pressure = RapidFlo
™
(1
cc per 35 seconds). When selected, additional pressure engages TurboFlo™.
The TurboFlo™ (1 cc per 17 seconds) delivers the anesthetic solution 2 times
faster than RapidFlo™ and must be used with extreme care.
Warning: ControlFlo™ is the only rate that should be used when
performing Palatal and STA-Intraligamentary injections. RapidFlo™ and
TurboFlo™ should never be used for these injections as they can result in
pain and tissue damage.
IMPORTANT: ControlFlo™ should be used at the beginning of ALL injection
techniques. It provides a controlled and safe administration that normally results
in little or no discomfort. Once initial “numbness” has occurred you may decide
to switch to a more rapid rate, i.e. RapidFlo™ or TurboFlo™ during infiltration
injections and Inferior Alveolar block injections. Typically ¼ of the cartridge
should be administered using the ControlFlo™ rate before switching to a more
rapid rate of delivery.
TurboFlo™ is intended to be used only after initial anesthesia (numbing) has
occurred for the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Injection or a Supraperiosteal
Infiltration Injection. The oral tissues that are affected by these injections are
composed of loose, elastic tissues that can accommodate this rapid rate:
however, caution should always be used, and operator judgment is critical to
performing a safe and effective injection.
Always be certain that the foot control hose is firmly attached to the unit. Any air
leaks will degrade the operation. Practice using the foot control to become
comfortable with the operation and pressure required to activate the various
delivery rates.
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