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4.4.4. Treatment Technique
Warning: DO NOT
allow any reflective objects to fall into or obstruct the path of the
laser energy produced by this device. The operator, all assistants, and the patient
must remove all reflective objects (such as rings, metal watchbands, and jewelry)
prior to treatment with this device. Direct or indirect eye contact with scattered laser
light from any reflective surface can cause serious, irreparable corneal and/or retinal
damage, and possible blindness to one or both eyes.
Warning: DO NOT
pretreat tissue (e.g. with a heating pad or wet compress) before
laser treatment. Tissue to be treated must be dry and at normal temperature before
laser treatment begins.
Warning:
Use carefully. May cause serious burns. Do not use over sensitive skin
area or in the presence of poor circulation.
Warning:
During treatment, it is important to get feedback from the patient
concerning their comfort level. The laser provides a soothing warmth. Be cautious in
cases where the patient has limited sensation or is not able to respond to increases
in temperature and consider treating at a lower power setting. If the patient expresses
any discomfort, the power output should be reduced.
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Treatment should be delivered to exposed skin. Do not treat through clothing or
bandages. The treatment area should be clean and free of surface dirt or oils.
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Isopropyl alcohol solution (70% alcohol) may be used to clean all instrument surfaces
that contact the patient (See Section 5.1 for cleaning instructions). Be sure to allow
the solution to evaporate before initiating laser emission.
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For optimal delivery of the dose, keep the treatment
head perpendicular to the skin surface. Continuously
move the treatment head at a rate of approximately 3-
10 cm/sec (1-3 in/sec).
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To ensure an even distribution of the dose to the
treatment area, continuously move the treatment head
over the area first moving continuously back-and-forth
horizontally, and then moving back-and-forth vertically
in a grid pattern (see
Figure 25
). Make sure to cover
the entire area to be treated with this “painting motion”.
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Treatments can be applied in conjunction with
stretching or gentle range of motion exercises.
Figure 25
