Installation; Connection To Mains Supply; Application Notes; Ultrasound - Sportec Sonopuls 190 Mode D'emploi

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6 Installation

6.1

Connection to mains supply

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Insert the mains cable into socket [4] and connect it to a wall socket. Connect the applicator on
socket [7] or [8].
CAUTION:
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Do not place the unit in a location where the power cord could be tripped over or pulled out during
treatment.
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Do not attempt to use the unit if it is not properly grounded. Make certain that the unit is
electrically grounded by connecting it only to a grounded electrical service receptacle that is in
conformity with the applicable national and local electrical codes regarding medical environments.

7 Application Notes

7.1

Ultrasound

7.1.1

Contact Control

The ultrasound applicator has a contact control function that suspends treatment when the acoustical
contact with the body drops below a certain level (see paragraph 10.2). The indicator light on the
applicator is turned on to signal this situation. The display StatUS™ symbol will show pause (
will hear a beep. During this situation the applicator emits a small amount of energy to sense restoration
of acoustical contact. You may experience this when the applicator only partially contacts the body. When
contact restoration is sensed the treatment is resumed at the set Amplitude.
7.1.2

The contact medium

To ensure efficient transfer of energy, a contact medium is required between the ultrasound applicator
and the body. Air causes virtually total reflection of the ultrasound energy. The best medium for the
transfer of ultrasound energy is a gel.
The gel should be applied to the part of the body to be treated and then spread out with the ultrasound
applicator.
Never apply the gel to the ultrasound applicator. The applicator will register this as acoustical contact and
may emit ultrasound energy, which could damage the applicator.
If the body surface is very irregular, making it difficult to obtain good contact between the ultrasound
applicator and the body, or if direct contact must be avoided (e.g. due to pain), the affected area may be
treated under water (subaqual method). The water should be degassed (by previous boiling) in order to
prevent air bubbles arising on the ultrasound applicator and the body.
7.1.3

Before treatment

Check the patient for contraindications. See section 4.1 for details.
Test the warmth sensibility of the treatment area.
To optimize ultrasound transmission, clean the skin of the treatment area with soap or a 70% solution.
Strong hair growth has to be shaved.
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