7
Instructions to Treat a Patient
B
efore
treating
a
patient
:
• Inspect the LIO before use to confirm it is in good operating order. Verify aiming beam is present,
uniform, round and not distorted prior to treatment.
• Ensure that the laser components and delivery device(s) are properly connected.
• Post the laser warning sign outside the treatment room door.
• Ensure that all ancillary personnel in the treatment room are wearing the appropriate laser
safety eyewear.
NOTE: Refer to Chapter 6, “Safety and Compliance,” and your delivery device manual(s) for important
information about laser safety eyewear and eye safety filters.
t
o
treat
a
patient
:
1. Turn on the laser.
2. Reset the counter.
3. Set the treatment parameters.
4. Position the patient.
5. Select an appropriate ophthalmoscopic examination lens.
6. Select Treat mode.
7. Position the aiming beam on the treatment site.
8. Focus or adjust the delivery device as applicable.
9. Press the footswitch to deliver the treatment beam.
t
o
C
onClude
patient
treatment
:
1. Select Standby mode.
2. Record the number of exposures and any other treatment parameters.
3. Turn off the laser and remove the key.
4. Collect the safety eyewear.
5. Remove the warning sign from the treatment room door.
6. Disconnect the delivery device(s).
7. Inspect and clean the LIO as instructed in section 4 Maintenance, below.
8. If an examination lens was used, handle the lens according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Keep the protective cap over the fiber-optic connector when the delivery device is not in use.
