1.3.2 Operating Features
The TransAeris stimulator includes the following operating features:
• Easy-to-view parameter settings.
• Low battery indicator – indicates stimulator battery life.
• Four-channel operation – independent channels allow independent parameter settings
and can be enabled/disabled.
• Unlock button – safeguards against unintentional parameter changes.
• Home screen – allows the stimulator to return to the self-test screen and
disable stimulation.
• Intensity setting – allows the Stimulus parameters of Intensity to be programmed.
• Frequency setting – allows the Stimulus parameters of Frequency to be programmed.
• Cycle Rate setting – allows the Respiratory parameter (CPM) to be programmed.
• Cycle Time setting – allows the Respiratory parameter to be programmed.
• Burst setting – allows the Burst function to be enabled or disabled.
1.4 INTENDED USE
TransAeris is a percutaneous intramuscular diaphragm stimulator intended for patients at risk
of or on prolonged positive pressure mechanical ventilation. TransAeris is indicated for use in
the prevention and treatment of ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction (VIDD).
1.5 PACKAGE CONTENTS
The TransAeris Patient Kit is supplied with the following items:
• (1) One TransAeris Stimulator with Patient cable
• (2) Two FrictionLoc connectors
• (2) Pair Surface Patch Electrodes (4 total surface patches)
1.6 CONTRAINDICATIONS
• None
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