Physiomed IONOSON-Basic - Chapter 5 Therapy with Stimulation Current; General Information; Safety Precautions When Attaching Electrodes

Chapter 5 Therapy with Stimulation Current
In this chapter, you will find general information on the therapy with stimulation current and notes to ap-
ply electrodes. Furthermore, the properties and operating steps of different types of treatment with IONO-
SON-Basic are described.
Important
Always switch on the instrument BEFORE you attach electrodes to the patient!
Only switch off the instrument AFTER you have removed the electrodes from the patient!
5.1 General Information
With the IONOSON-Basic, you have the following options to access the stimulation current therapy:
• direct access via the stimulation current menu (refer to Therapy Using Low-Frequency Current Modes
on page 44 andTherapy with Medium Frequency Current Modes on page 50).
• access via the indication menu with its treatment proposals for a multitude of applications (refer to In-
dications Menu on page 59).
• access via individual programs (you have created) (refer to Individual Programs on page 61).
5.2 Safety Precautions when Attaching Electrodes
Please observe the following safety precautions when attaching electrodes:
• Never apply the electrodes to skin areas which have injuries, abrasions or inflammations!
• Always use the largest electrodes possible!
• Insert the leading edge of the plate electrodes as deeply as possible into the sponge bags so that they
are completely immersed in them, and can no longer touch the skin!
• Ensure that the electrodes are placed in position with the wider side of the sponge bags in contact
with the skin!
• Attach the electrodes so that their entire area lies on the patient's body, and cannot slip off!
• Regularly remove any deposits which may occur through body fat or water residue from the plate
electrodes and the metal contacts of the vacuum electrode. Use water and neutral soap to do so, or in
more persistent cases, surgical spirits
• Check the electrodes regularly and have any damaged parts repaired or replaced!
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