Accelerated Care Plus OMNISOUND 3000C PRO User Manual
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OMNISOUND® 3000C PRO USER MANUAL 13COPYRIGHT © 2001 - 2017, ACCELERATED CARE PLUS CORP., ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDTREATMENT GUIDELINESApplication TechniquesThe following guidelines should be followed when applying ultrasound for therapeutic treatment.1. Thorough cleansing of the treated area for removal of oils, creams, dirt, and sweat will ensure moreuniform delivery of ultrasonic energy across the skin. After cleansing, an inspection and evaluation of theskin's integrity and sensation should be done prior to treatment.2. Test the patient’s skin in the desired treatment area for sensory response prior to the application ofultrasound therapy. If areas of anesthesia or lack of temperature sensitivity are found, use caution and lowdoses (sub-thermal). Care should be exercised with these patients, as they may not detect damaging thermaleffects.3. Use the minimum effective dosage (including power and exposure time). If more therapy is required alonger time at a lower output is recommended. Avoid using maximum power levels. For example, a typicalcomfortable output should be 0.5 - 1.0 W/cm2.4. Apply coupling medium plentifully to the area to be treated. As the superficial skin temperature increases,more gel may be added to cool the skin while performing the treatment. Use underwater technique for thesmaller joints where effective coupling is not possible. The water temperature should be slightly warmerthan the target tissue temperature.5. When using ultrasound a moving head technique is recommended to avoid the build up of “HotSpots" or standing waves which might lead to tissue damage.6. Reduce the output power if the patient complains of pricking sensations, “pins and needles” or painfultemperature changes. Induced pain is also a good indication that the dosage level is too high. This sen-sation may indicate periosteal heating and should be avoided as significant tissue damage may occur underprolonged treatment application.7. Proper personnel training on use of ultrasound and the equipment is essential in order to ensure highstandards of therapy.8. Avoid operator exposure to the ultrasonic field. |
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