Search with the same method all components of the nerve necessary for the
complete execution of the block .
Since the device is not supposed to be sterile, do not bring
it in a sterile field nor get it in touch with sterile personnel.
3.2
Check of the functioning
When the stimulator is switched on, all default parameters appear on the display:
300 µs relevant to the selection of a duration of 300 µs;
2 Hz
relevant to the selection of a frequency of 2 Hz;
mA
relevant to the selection of measure unit;
The figure shown on the LCD display will be 0000 if the selected unit is nC or
0 . 0 0 if the selected unit is mA .
If at the time of switching on the display is any different from
what is described, the stimulator is not suitable for the use.
If the symbol of battery is blinking, this means that the
battery is not charged enough and must be changed.
With the cable connected to the stimulator it is possible to verify that the
device is working properly . To do so, adhere to the following procedure:
-
to adjust the current or the charge; rotate the knob, verify that the value
seen on the display is the desired value/setting . The screen will return to
zero after about four seconds . By rotating the knob rapidly clockwise and
anti-clockwise, you can linearly adjust the current setting; by rotating the
knob slowly, a single click at a time, either clockwise or anti- clockwise, the
corresponding value is displayed on the screen; verify that the sound tone
which indicates current supply is clearly audible, and there is no flashing
symbol of an exhausted battery;
- connect the output male plug of the cable (black wire) to the crocodile
connection of the input cable (red wire); verify that, adjusting the current or
charge by rotating the knob, the figure on the display is the selected one,
after four seconds from the rotation of the knob, and stays still (not blinking).
If the result of the check has been positive, the stimulator can be used safely .
3.3
Conditions of use, cleaning and maintenance
THE PLEXYGON STIMULATOR DOESN'T NEED ANY TYPE OF
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.
In order to evaluate the proper functioning of the stimulator just follow the
instructions in paragraph . 3 .2 . When the stimulator is not in use, it's
recommended to switching it off, so as to preserve the battery charge .
After use, the stimulator and its accessories have to be stored in the case
10