Precautionary Instructions; Preliminary Measures Of The Unit And Personnel; Preparation Of The Patient - Enraf Nonius Radarmed 650+ Mode D'emploi

4 Precautionary Instructions

It is important that you read these operating instructions carefully before using the Radarmed 650+. Please
make sure that these instructions are available to all personnel who operates the equipment.
Pay attention to the following before using the Radarmed 650+:
1. Keep yourself informed of the contra-indications (see chapter 4).
2. The apparatus may not be used in close proximity (i.e. less than 2 metres) to shortwave equipment.
The apparatus may not be used in so-called "wet rooms" (hydrotherapy rooms).
3.
4. Patients with heart pacemakers or electrodes are contra-indicated and must be kept away from all
rooms where microwave units are operated.
5. Persons who are not being treated must not remain within a distance of 1,5 m of the radiator when
the unit is being operated.
6. The apparatus may not be used in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the results of using this apparatus for any purposes other
than described in these operating instructions.
4.1

Preliminary measures of the unit and personnel

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During treatment a high-frequency field is present in the radiator's direction of radiation which may
heat up metallic objects and cause malfunctions in electronic equipment. Persons within this zone
should therefore remove metal objects (such as paging units, hearing aids, watches, jewellery and
piercings).
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The radiator must only be aligned when there is no power output. In all cases, a dosage must be
set only when there is a patient in front of the emitter. In this way, the patient properly absorbs the
major part of the microwave energy, thus reducing the degree or interference to a minimum.

Only original accessories may be used. Treatment with damaged radiators or cables (e.g. external
deformation) is not permissible.

Handel the radiators with care. Negligent treatment can influence the electromagnetic field of the
radiator.
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Treatment chairs, tables or beds within the zone of radiation should not be made of metal or contain
any metal parts or semi-conducting covering materials, as these may heat up. Chairs or couches
made of wood with textile or plastic coverings are recommended.
4.2

Preparation of the patient

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Before treatment, test the sensitivity to warmth of the area to be treated
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Before the start of treatment, the patient should remove all articles of clothing containing metal
(lurex) and metal items in pockets or any other such articles which are liable to come within the
radiation zone. Such articles include rings, chains, claps, bracelets, jewellery, watches, piercings,
articles with metal fittings such as bras, suspender belts, corsets, hearing aids and metallic and
electronic prostheses, etc.

Moisture concentrations heat up more intensively in the treatment zone of the radiator. In leather
or synthetic clothing occurs easily increased perspiration. It is therefore recommended to unclothe
the body parts which are to be treated and, in the case of strongly perspiring, dried off (folds in the
skin). Dry bandages can be irradiated quite safely. Diathermy should not be applied in regions
covered by moist bandages or adhesive tape.
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Parts of the body containing metallic endoprostheses such as medullary pegs, metal splinters,
metallic joints, pins, spirals, skull plates, dental fillings and crowns, wires and so on, should not be
subjected to treatments or only at extremely low dosage levels.
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When treating narrow parts of the body (e.g. a wrist) it should be ensured that the radiator is set up
so that sensitive parts of the body (e.g. eyes, testicles) are not in the irradiated area. In these cases
it is recommended to use a smaller radiator.

It should be made possible for the patient to adopt a relaxed and calm posture during the entire
treatment.
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Infants are best undressed completely before treatment. Their physical volume calls for special
care in calculating the dosage and repeated checking of the skin temperature by hand.
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