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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1. General
The Endomed 182 is a unit for electrotherapy. The
available currents are well suited for pain manage-
ment in both acute and chronic conditions. The cur-
rents are easy selectable and adjustable. During the
treatment all parameters are continuously controlla-
ble and visible
The equipment is only meant to be used by compe-
tent personnel in physiotherapy, rehabilitation or
adjacent areas.
1.2. Therapy possibilities
Electrotherapy with both classic and isoplanary
interferential current. Bipolar interferential current and
asymmetric biphasic pulsed current (TENS) with or
without the use of a BURST frequency.
Through the use of these currents it is possible to
diminish muscle tone and pain. Furthermore the vas-
cularisation and regeneration of the tissue can be
improved.
1.3. Finally
You have made a wise choice in selecting the
Endomed 182. We are confident that your unit will
continue to give satisfaction over many years of use.
Nevertheless, if you have any queries or suggestions,
please contact your authorised distributor.
2.1.
Preliminary notes
It is important that you read these operating instruc-
tions carefully before using the Endomed 182. Please
make sure that these instructions are available to all
personnel who operates the equipment.
Pay attention to the following before using the
Endomed 182:
1. Keep yourself informed of the contra-indications
(see chapter 3).
2. Never leave the patient unattended during treat-
ment.
3. The apparatus may not be used in close proximity
(i.e. less than 2 metres) to shortwave equipment.
4. The apparatus may not be used in so-called "wet
rooms" (hydrotherapy rooms).
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the
results of using this apparatus for any purposes other
than described in these operating instructions.
2.2. General
When the unit is switched on all vital functions are
controlled via an internal microprocessor. During the
functioning of the unit the actual output of the cur-
rent is measured continuously and compared to the
requested output. Whenever a faulty situation is de-
tected the unit will switch off the current immediately.
2.3. Exclusions
Electrotherapy is not intended for the following spe-
cific applications:
• Intercranial treatment, like sleep therapy;
• Transcordial treatments (applying electrodes at the
thorax may increase the risk of heart fibrillation);
• Cervical occipital treatments.
2.4. Current density
The particular standard for Therapeutic Electrical
Stimulation Equipment is IEC 60601-2-10 (BS 5724
part 2.10). The maximum permissible Current Den-
sity is 2 mA R.M.S. per cm². To verify that this value
is not exceeded in electrotherapy, divide the current
output in mA by the effective electrode area in cm²;
a value of less than two should result.
Note that placing the electrodes should be done
carefully and solidly, and that the use of small elec-
trodes in combination with high intensities may cause
skin irritations or burns.
CHAPTER 2 - SAFETY
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