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FOREWORD
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This user manual allows the user to efficiently use the
SONOPULSE III
. It also gives suggestions for treatment
protocols so that you can use your equipment to its full
potential.
Consult other resources for additional information regarding
the uses of ultrasound before attempting any treatment
on a patient. Users must read, understand and follow the
information in this manual for each mode of treatment
available, as well as the indications, contra indications,
warnings and precautions.
The specifications and instructions in this manual are
in effect at the time of its publication. These instructions may
be updated at any time at the manufacturer’s discretion. Visit
our web site for updates.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE
SONOPULSE III
is a therapeutic ultrasound micro controlled
device in the frequencies of 1 MHz and 3 MHz, designed to be
used for aesthetic and physiotherapy treatments.
SONOPULSE
III
allows the choice of ERA (Effective Radiating Area) of 7
cm
2
, making it possible to select the 1 MHz frequency with
the ERA 7 cm
2
or the frequency of 3 MHz with the ERA of 7
cm
2
. The average ultrasound output power is 21 Watts for the
ERA of 7 cm
2
, therefore, the maximum intensity is 3 W/cm
2
.
The ultrasound emission mode can be adjusted to continuous
or pulsed. The pulsed mode has pulse repetition frequencies
of 100 Hz, 48 Hz or 16 Hz, with pulse ratio of 1/2 (50%) or
1/5 (20%).
SONOPULSE III
has a
PROG
key, which allows
the user to choose a pre-programmed treatment.
Ultrasound delivered to the body using an efficient couplant
provides deep heating effects to body tissues.
Ultrasound
delivered at a frequency of 1 MHz penetrates to a depth of
approximately 5 centimeters while ultrasound at a frequency
of 3 MHz penetrates tissue to a depth of approximately 1–2
cm.
This device must be used only under prescription and
supervision of a licensed professional.
