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Operation
Setting parameters
Treatment should always start at a low energy level. This also applies to resuming
treatment after an interruption. The shock wave energy should be increased gradually
during treatment. The low levels are used less for therapy and more for familiarising
the patient.
• Select a low energy level and frequency (see Chapter 4.5.4 seleCting treatMent
paraMeters).
OR
• Load an indication and administer the treatment according to the
recommendations of the treatment parameters stored in the system
(see Chapter 4.5.5 lOading indiCatiOns).
NOTE
The maximum possible frequency for generating shock waves depends on the
selected energy level. Increasing the energy level may reduce the shock wave
frequency.
The selection of energy levels is based on the medical opinion of the doctor
administering treatment. The maximum energy level used during treatment
must not cause the patient undue pain under any circumstances.
Coupling the handpiece
• Make sure that no air bubbles are visible behind the coupling diaphragm.
See Chapter 4.6.2 start-up.
• Apply a sufcient amount of coupling gel to the patient’s skin in the treatment
area and to the F-SW coupling diaphragm or the coupling cushion.
Triggering shocks
CAUTION!
Over extended periods, the noise of the shocks can be per-
ceived as unpleasant!
• Offer ear protection to the patient.
• Recommendation: The user should also wear ear protection.
Once all necessary preparations have been taken, it is possible to start the treatment.
• Make sure that the shock wave counter is at zero and a low energy level has been
set.
• Press and hold the trigger button on the handpiece.
– Shock waves are triggered with the set trigger frequency for as
long as you keep the button pressed.