Instructions For Use; Basic Operation - Synapse Biomedical TransAeris Manuel De L'utilisateur

9 Instructions for Use

The TransAeris system is indicated for use in the prevention and treatment of ventilator-induced
diaphragm dysfunction (VIDD). The clinician should adjust intensity and/or frequency parame-
ters until sufficient to cause diaphragm contraction for both left and right hemi-diaphragms.
Default Settings
The TransAeris Stimulator will have a default setting from the factory. Please adjust
the setting per patient requirements.
Stimulus Intensity
Stimulus Frequency
Cycle Time
Cycle Rate
Burst
Channels Enabled
Channel Selector Indicator
During Normal operation when the TransAeris is stimulating, the status bar will display
"STIMULATION ON". When the TransAeris is not stimulating, it will display the number
of days remaining in its service life.

9.1 BASIC OPERATION

The Unlock button must be pressed and held for any other function buttons to operate.
9.1.1 Turning On or Turning Off the TransAeris Stimulator
To turn on the TransAeris stimulator:
• Press and hold the Unlock button then press the Power button until the display
turns on.
When the TransAeris turns on, the following occurs: a self-test is initiated to test for the
presence of the electrodes, test the battery and status of the control buttons.
• When the self-test completes successfully, it will display "SELF TEST PASSED".
• Press and hold the Unlock button then press the "1" button to continue to the
TransAeris electrode status.
2%
12 Hz
1.1 Seconds
15 Cycles per minute (CPM)
Off
All 4 channels enabled
All 4 channels pre-selected for modification
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