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Vectra® Neo Clinical Therapy System
DURA-STICK ® Electrode Instructions
Connecting Lead Wires
1. Insert the lead with the Red (+) electrode connector
into one DURA-STICK® Electrode.
2. Insert the lead with the Black (-) electrode connector
into the other electrode.
3. Make certain the lead wires are seated completely into
the electrodes.
NOTE: Use of conductive medium or sponges
is not required or recommended. DURA-STICK®
Electrodes are manufactured to ensure the optimum
conductivity during therapy when properly applied.
Securing Electrodes
1. Remove the DURA-STICK® Electrodes from the
protective backing.
2. Apply to the treatment area as prescribed.
3. Ensure the entire electrode surface is in contact with
patient skin by pressing into place.
ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION
• Examine the skin for any wounds and clean the skin.
• Apply the electrodes to the treatment area.
• Ensure the electrodes are applied securely to the skin.
• Ensure good contact between each electrode and the
skin.
• Check the electrode contact regularly during the
treatment.
• Examine the skin again after the treatment.
• Choose electrodes that fit the anatomy.
• View the Electrode Placement recommendations
in the Treatment Review screen for the particular
modality being used for treatment as a reference point
only prior to administering treatment.
• Follow electrode manufacturer instructions.
• DO NOT use electrodes with an active area less than
7.92 cm 2 , as there will be a risk of suffering a burn
injury. Always exercise caution with current densities
more than 2mA/cm
2
. Refer to CURRENT DENSITY
CALCULATIONS FOR DJO ELECTRODES table in
Appendix 3.
DURA-STICK® ELECTRODES
DURA-STICK® Electrodes are a self adhesive, disposable
product designed specifi cally for use with Vectra® Neo
Clinical Therapy System.
It is recommended that DURA-STICK® Electrodes be used
whenever possible to ensure the highest level of contact
with the treatment area and most uniform delivery of the
prescribed electrotherapy treatment.
For ELECTROTHERAPY OPERATION, refer to page 48.
PATIENT PREPARATION
ELECTRODE PLACEMENT