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MEGAPULSE

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 II USER MANUAL 

 

 

 

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Drum Inductive Applicator Removal 

 

It may be necessary to remove the Drum Applicator from the articulating arm to apply to a patient lying in a bed. 
To  remove  the  Drum  Applicator,  first  loosen  the  locking  collar  turning  counter-clockwise  until  you  can  see  the 
white nylon washer as shown.

 

Locked  

 

 

 

 

 

Unlocked 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Next press  gently on the drum applicator pin to dislodge the drum applicator from the  articulating arm. The drum 
applicator can now be applied to a patient where the articulating arm might have obstructed the therapy. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Drum Inductive Applicator Reinstallation 

 
To reinstall the drum applicator, reverse the above process. Be sure the pin is properly seated and the locking collar 
has been properly adjusted clockwise such that the  white nylon  washer is compressed and no longer visible at the 
notch indicated below. Verify that the drum applicator is secure prior to continued patient use. 

 

 

Drum Applicator Pin 

Summary of Contents for ACP MEGAPULSE II

Page 1: ...by reference in its entirety This Manual may not be used for any other purpose Any additional copies of the Manual shall be ordered from ACP No changes or modifications shall be made to the Manual wit...

Page 2: ...Systems Our MEGAPULSE NEUROPROBE OMNISTIM OMNISOUND OMNICYCLE OMNIVR and SYNCHRONY represent the most recent worldwide advances available for therapeutic application of electromedical devices and othe...

Page 3: ...ts Caution electrical precautions Remote Control connection CE mark of confidence compliant to MDD 93 42 EEC Connection Electrode Cable IP2X Classification against intrusion of water dust accidental c...

Page 4: ...olation 12 Cleaning Disinfecting of the Megapulse II 12 Cleaning and Low Level Disinfection 12 Intermediate Level Disinfection 13 Use of Barriers 13 MODES OF OPERATION 14 Thermal Effect Variables 14 P...

Page 5: ...healthcare professional Indications Diathermy is used therapeutically to increase the temperature of tissues It is generally accepted that heat produces the following desirable therapeutic effects Rel...

Page 6: ...ad or any implanted system that may or may not contain a lead Both the thermal and sub thermal modes of operation pose a risk of tissue destruction o If you are a physician who implants or monitors pa...

Page 7: ...y over the cranial region as little is known about the electromagnetic effects on the cerebrum to determine if it represents a serious hazard when shortwave diathermy is applied to the head Do not app...

Page 8: ...le and a mattress or couch without metal parts e g decorative buttons springs near the patient applicators or cables Do not use conductive mattresses or mattress covers During application of shortwave...

Page 9: ...time and if there is evidence of or if the patient complains of pain or overheating during treatment adjust the output downward until it is tolerated by the patient If the patient continues to complai...

Page 10: ...ether understood it is well established that this energy causes vibration of ions and molecules within the cells and tissues Depending on the intensity of the high frequency energy applied this vibrat...

Page 11: ...indicated by the output display LED G Pulse duration switches select the pulse duration in microseconds as displayed in the PULSE DURATION display Pressing the Up Arrow increases the pulse duration to...

Page 12: ...commonly used pulsed shortwave electrode Drum inductive applicators are generally referred to as monodes Drum inductive applicators are operated in the pulsed mode to avoid overheating of the coils Hi...

Page 13: ...a depth of 2 inches 5cm Thermal Dosage Pulsed shortwave diathermy provides outputs capable of producing thermal effects Average power output in watts is controlled by the peak power and the duty facto...

Page 14: ...nfecting of the Megapulse II Modality equipment shall be cleaned disinfected per facility infection control policy ACP recommends the following guidelines Proper cleaning procedures at the end of each...

Page 15: ...ed to cover any surface that may be touched during a patient treatment to help prevent cross contamination Barrier film is for single use only The film is discarded after each patient treatment The pr...

Page 16: ...e field applicators Typical values for the Megapulse II drum inductive applicator is 1 5 SAR The higher the SAR value the greater the thermal effect in the tissue III Treatment Time In general treatme...

Page 17: ...ation following stretch or mobilization making PSWD an effective modality for treatment of scar tissue and contracture Summary of Physiologic Effects 1 Vasodilatation of blood vessels 2 Increase in ce...

Page 18: ...show 800 PPS If the OUTPUT ON OFF CONTROL 6 switch is pressed with no time set on the display the buzzer will sound and the output will not be energized 3 Audible confirmation of the operation of the...

Page 19: ...t contact 5 When the drum inductive applicator has been placed in position tighten the hand wheels on the arm to prevent movement Switch treatment ON 6 The protocol LED 3 on the front panel will light...

Page 20: ...press gently on the drum applicator pin to dislodge the drum applicator from the articulating arm The drum applicator can now be applied to a patient where the articulating arm might have obstructed t...

Page 21: ...en unit is ON and treatment running drum inductive applicator is not emitting output Patient has impaired sensation over treatment area Use output tester if available to determine if unit has failed o...

Page 22: ...to May of 2004 the default pulse rate setting is 100 PPS Pulse Duration 400 200 100 65 40 20 s available Pulse Repetition Rate 50 100 200 400 600 800 PPS available Timer The digital treatment timer in...

Page 23: ...ic Representation of Pulse Trains 20 MICROSECOND Sec PULSES 800 PULSES PER SECOND PPS 65 Sec PULSES 400 PPS 200 Sec PULSES 200 PPS 400 Sec PULSES 100 PPS CONTINUOUS TRAIN OF PULSES PULSES CONTAIN 27 1...

Page 24: ...R IN WATTS W EFFECT 400 Sec 3 0W 6 0W 12 0W 24 0W 36 0W 48 0W 4o C 200 Sec 1 5W 3 0W 6 0W 12 0W 18 0W 24 0W 2o C 100 Sec 75W 1 5W 3 0W 6 0W 9 0W 12 0W 1o C 65 Sec 49W 1 0W 2 0W 3 9W 5 9W 7 8W SUBTHERM...

Page 25: ...29000 Megapulse Power Cord Hospital Grade 10ft 72763 Applicator Head Coaxial Cable 89555 Megapulse II User Manual Infection Control Supplies ITEM ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 55536 Super Sani Cloth Wipes Sing...

Page 26: ...f any of the following have occurred 1 The product contains repairs or replacement parts not furnished by ACP 2 The product is damaged resulting from misuse or negligence 3 The product has been tamper...

Page 27: ...nty ACP is not responsible for any loss or damage to the Equipment prior to receipt at the ACP Service Center Equipment returned for warranty service must be shipped complete with all accessories exce...

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