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OMNISTIM
®
FX
2
Pro USER MANUAL
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Use of Barriers
– Intermediate Level Disinfection
The use of an all-purpose barrier film provides surface protection from cross-contamination resulting from a variety
of applications. This precaution should be used whenever dealing with non-intact skin or the chance of coming in
contact with bodily fluids. Barrier film is designed to cover any surface that may be touched during a patient
treatment, in order to help prevent cross-contamination. Barrier film is for single-use only. The film is discarded
after each patient treatment. The procedure for use is as follows:
1.
Wash hands.
2.
Apply Intermediate Level Disinfection prior to barrier application.
3.
Select, tear or cut with clean scissors a length of barrier film to fit over the
operator surfaces of the Omnistim
®
FX
2
Pro unit.
4.
Select and cut with clean scissors a 2-foot length of plastic sleeve and fit
over the lead wire and the electrode cabling.
5.
Prepare any items which may become in contact with the therapist during
treatment, such as ultrasound gel, pens, assessment tools, cart handles, etc.
6.
Set up the patient per guidelines for the procedure.
7.
Provide treatment as appropriate.
8.
Discard all disposables.
9.
With clean gloves, remove the plastic film from the unit and discard.
10.
Remove the plastic sleeve from the lead wire by sliding it toward the
electrode. Remove the electrode and discard with the sleeve.
11.
Intermediate disinfect the Omnistim
®
FX
2
Pro unit prior to the next
treatment application.
