Precautionary Instructions; Preliminary Measures Of The Unit And Personnel; Preparation Of The Patient - Enraf Nonius Radarmed 950+ Manuel D'utilisation

5 Precautionary Instructions

It is important that you read these operating instructions carefully before using the Radarmed 950+.
Please make sure that these instructions are available to all personnel who operates the equipment.
Pay attention to the following before using the Radarmed 950+:
1. Keep yourself informed of the contra-indications (see chapter 6).
2. The apparatus may not be used in close proximity (i.e. less than 2 metres) to shortwave
equipment.
3. The apparatus may not be used in so-called "wet rooms" (hydrotherapy rooms).
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.
5.1

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.
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Only original accessories may be used. Treatment with damaged radiators or cables (e.g.
external deformation) is not permissible.
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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.
5.2

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.
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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.
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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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