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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Saebo

Saebo

Stim Micro

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Saebo SaeboStim Micro ...

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Page 3: ...wn to improve sensory and motor function of the upper limb Impaired motor function from a neurological injury may result in both sensory and motor system deficits With SES the main goal is to maximize sensory input by providing stimulation at very low level i e without producing a muscle contraction Studies show that the added stimulation to an impaired sensory system can improve neuroplasticity m...

Page 4: ...ts 12 Getting Started 13 Powering the Device 13 Lead Wires 14 Reconnecting the Lead Wires 14 Electro Mesh Garment Electrode 15 Applying the Device 16 Turning the Device On 19 Program Selection 20 Treatment Intensity 21 Parameters 22 Powering the Device Off 23 Battery Care 23 Care and Cleaning 24 Trouble Shooting 25 Helpful Hints 26 Caution 26 ...

Page 5: ...oprocessor controlled allowing easy alteration of the treatment parameters and precise control of each setting Designed for ease of patient use with clearly marked patient intensity buttons Designed for stand alone use or when used with an external programmer as a programmable device for a full variety of frequencies time settings and delivery schedules Designed for use with garment electrodes wea...

Page 6: ...muscular Electrical Stimulation Relaxation of muscle spasm Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy Increasing of local blood circulation Muscle re education Immediate post surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis Maintaining or increasing range of motion Important Electrical stimulation devices should only be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy for th...

Page 7: ...e the airway or cause difficulty in breathing Do not use TENS device on undiagnosed pain symptoms until the etiology has been established Do not place electrical current transcerebrally through the head Do not use TENS on patients wearing a demand type cardiac pacemaker NMES Electrical stimulation devices are contraindicated for patients with cardiac demand pacemakers Electric stimulation devices ...

Page 8: ...be used only under the continued supervision of a physician or qualified professional TENS devices have no curative value TENS is a symptomatic treatment and as such suppresses the sensation of pain which would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism Keep electrical stimulators out of the reach of children Electronic monitoring equipment such as ECG monitors and ECG alarms may not operate proper...

Page 9: ... across a patient s heart or transthoracically Do not stimulate over the carotid sinus nerves especially for patients with known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex Severe spasm of the laryngeal or pharyngeal muscles may occur when electrodes are placed over the neck or mouth area Contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or cause difficulty in breathing Do not apply electrical sti...

Page 10: ...of pain NMES Precautions should be taken in the presence of Recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process A menstruating uterus Sensory nerve damage loss of normal skin sensation Some patients experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the conductive medium or electrical stimulation This condition can usually be reduced by alternative electrode place...

Page 11: ...based on the guidance of the prescribing physician Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the lead wires and electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer Adverse Effects Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been reported from use of electrical stimulators ...

Page 12: ...stem Componeents System Components SaeboStim Micro Device Velcro Arm Strap Black Lead Wire AAA Battery TheraCream Intensity Control Decrease Intensity Control Increase Power Button Glove Arm Sleeve LCD Display Red Lead Wire ...

Page 13: ...section are present Powering the Device The SaeboStim Micro is powered by one 1 AAA battery Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the device See Figure 2 Install the battery according to the illustration inside the battery compartment making certain the positive terminal of the battery aligns with the Replace the battery compartment cover See Figure 3 Fig 2 Fig 3 ...

Page 14: ...es from the unit reconnecting is very simple To reconnect the Lead Wire snaps to the SaeboStim Micro unit insert the snap stud end into the inside position of the slot and slide toward the outside position to lock in place The Red Lead Wire is placed on the right hand side of the unit and the Black on the left side with the battery compartment facing you The Black Lead Wire will need to be pushed ...

Page 15: ...ent Electrodes are for single patient use The Electro Mesh Glove and Sleeve are highly conductive and made of silver treated nylon fibers blended with Dacron fibers The Garments transmit the stimulation from the unit to the arm and hand Due to the shape of the hand the Glove is an ideal choice as it intimately covers the entire hand for full stimulation See Figure 7 Electro Mesh Garment Electrode ...

Page 16: ...uctive Thera Cream over the treatment area arm and hand Please be sure to cover the entire treatment area thoroughly to avoid an uncomfortable stinging sensation 3 With the Garments on a flat surface connect the Lead Wires to the Garment Electrodes by inserting the pin ends into the Garment Electrode Connectors so no metal is visible The Black Lead Wire connects to the Glove and the Red Lead Wire ...

Page 17: ...cro Applying the Device 4 Apply the Arm Sleeve onto the arm and position over the elbow region with the Connector positioned on top Make sure the Sleeve fits snugly over the entire treatment area See Figure 10 Fig 10 ...

Page 18: ...ween the Arm Sleeve and the Glove See Figure 11 6 Secure the Velcro portion of the SaeboStim Micro unit onto the Wrist Strap See Figure 12 7 Apply the Glove onto the hand Be sure the Glove fits snugly over the entire hand so stimulation can be provided evenly to the entire treatment area Be sure the Connector is positioned on the top portion of the hand See Figure 13 Fig 11 Fig 12 Fig 13 ...

Page 19: ...patient s heart or transthoracically Do not stimulate over the carotid sinus nerves Severe spasm of the laryngeal or pharyngeal muscles may occur when electrodes are placed over the neck or mouth area Contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or cause difficulty in breathing Do not apply electrical stimulation transcerebrally Do not use electrical stimulation over swollen infected or i...

Page 20: ... Power button until the desired program is shown on the far left of the display Only the P will be flashing See Figure 15 The SaeboStim Micro is factory programmed for two treatment programs 1 P1 30 Minute Treatment used 2 times per day P1 is a 30 minute session with parameters consisting of 50 pulses per second pps 2 P2 8 Hour Treatment for night time use P2 is an 8 hour session that consists of ...

Page 21: ...ase button How much intensity do I need Press the Increase button until you feel a light tingling sensation Next reduce the sensation by pressing the decrease button until you no longer feel the tingling According to research the optimum therapeutic level of stimulation should be just below sensory level In other words try to reduce the stimulation to the point where you no longer feel the electri...

Page 22: ...ts in increments of 5 Rate Rate selects the number of times the waveform repeats every second Note that P1 is programmed at 50 pulses per second pps for 30 minutes for a total treatment of 30 minutes P2 is programmed at 80 pps for 10 minutes and 8 pps for ten minutes totaling 20 minutes of treatment for each hour of the 8 hour routine Segment 1 Time Segment 2 Time Dwell Time P2 RATE Total Time P2 ...

Page 23: ...ess and hold the decrease button until the device reads 0 release it and press it again and the device will turn off Battery Care The SaeboStim Micro uses one AAA battery To replace the battery open the battery compartment on the back of the device and insert a new battery Low Battery When the battery is low a battery symbol will flash on the far right of the display Replace the battery at the fir...

Page 24: ...tain the device is turned off Turn the power off when cleaning the device Do not immerse the device in liquid Avoid spilling liquids on the SaeboStim Micro The surface of the SaeboStim Micro may be wiped with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with a mild soap solution Avoid caustic cleansers Garments should be hand washed with a mild detergent in cold water and rinse thoroughly Allow to air dry DO N...

Page 25: ...roper battery installation Replace battery No Stimulation Check Lead Wires for proper connection onto the device Check for proper patient electrode application Apply Conductive Spray or Cream to the area to be stimulated Check treatment time for expiration Trouble Shooting ...

Page 26: ... dead skin before applying electrodes If the stimulation becomes uncomfortable causing a stinging sensation when using the Electro Mesh garments during treatment re apply TheraCream over the treatment area Caution Federal law restricts the device for sale by or on the order of anyone other than a licensed physician or any other practitioner licensed by the law of the state in which he or she pract...

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