Indications For Use; Indications; Contraindications - Enraf Nonius Radarmed 650+ Manual De Uso

5 Indications for Use

The Radarmed 650+ is a unit for continuous and pulsed microwave therapy with a frequency of 2450
MHz (12 cm wavelength). Safe dosage control based on the patient's sensitivity to heat is a big
advantage of microwave therapy. Microwave therapy can easily be applied thanks to the unipolar
application. Three different radiators are sufficient for all applications occurring in daily practice.
The Radarmed 650+ is only meant to be used by competent personnel in physiotherapy, rehabilitation or
adjacent areas.
5.1

Indications

The Radarmed 650+ and Radarmed 650+ are units for continuous and pulsed microwave therapy with a
frequency of 2450 MHz (12 cm wavelength).
The goal of microwave therapy is to provide heat within specific volumes of the body to promote healing
and pain relief.
Intended use:
The Radarmed devices can be used when heat therapy is indicated for the treatment of a patient's
condition.
The following is a list of complaints for which heat is commonly recommended:

Muscle and joint stiffness

Osteoarthritis (of the knee)

Supraspinatus tendinopathy

Chronic low back pain

Oedema in patients with ankle injuries

Myofascial trigger points
5.2

Contraindications

Areas contraindicated for treatment with Radarmed:

Eyes (when exposure is likely, protective goggles should be worn by the patient)

Brain

Ears (The head shall not be directly irradiated)

Reproductive organs

Genitalia

Epiphyseal areas of developing bones

Numbed areas or with low skin sensation

Areas that are moist or filled with fluid

Synovitis with joint effusion

Moist dressings or adhesive tape

Bandages or clothing (shall be removed from the treatment area)

Perspiration (Interrupt the treatment if perspiration appears on the patients skin)

Tissue with restricted blood supply

Recent or current haemorrhage

The abdomen or pelvis during menstruation

Metal in contact with skin (make sure to remove watches, hearing aids, glasses, belt buckles,
jewelry, etc.)
Treatment is also contraindicates for patients with:

Any metal-containing object:

Metallic implants

Deep brain stimulators

Spinal cord stimulators
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Metal-containing intrauterine (contraceptive) devices

Cardiac pacemakers

Metal surgical clips
(Also, make certain that implanted leads are not still in place after a stimulator has been removed as this
would represent a serious hazard)

Cancer

Peripheral vascular disease
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