ULTRASOUND THERAPY | Page 1 of 19
BTL-4000 Topline
Ultrasound Therapy
U S E R ' S G U I D E
100IE20/12/2007
Page 1: ...ULTRASOUND THERAPY Page 1 of 19 BTL 4000 Topline Ultrasound Therapy U S E R S G U I D E 100IE20 12 2007...
Page 2: ...rasound Amplitude Modulated Mid frequency Currents 2 pole Interference 8 1 9 3 Ultrasound TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation 9 1 10 Specific Contraindications for Ultrasound Therapy 10 1...
Page 3: ...ultrasound beam and its distance from the emitter head determine the ultrasound field as being either close or distant Close ultrasound field is characterized by low beam divergence and large intensit...
Page 4: ...tors it is impossible to perceive local rise in temperature The patient feels pain only if the local temperature exceeds 45o C and nociceptive receptors are irritated Most authors agree that a short t...
Page 5: ...e therapist moves the emitter head in spirals in the treatment area The application time is prolonged proportionally according to how many times the application area is bigger than the ERA of the head...
Page 6: ...MHz frequency for superficial tissues 1 4 M O D E S O F O P E R A T I O N a continuous is characterized by heat generated deeply in tissues It is contraindicated in inflamed areas and anywhere else wh...
Page 7: ...N C Y O F T R E A T M E N T S Recommended frequency of treatments for acute conditions is 5 times a week and for chronic conditions 3 times a week It is advisable to change frequency during one set o...
Page 8: ...often does not notice it If the pain threshold is not reached use the same intensity for the therapy otherwise adjust the intensity of the low frequency component according to the type of current and...
Page 9: ...ot every type of pain can be treated by ultrasound This combination is especially suitable for myalgia post stress reflexive etc and post traumatic pain after peracute condition 24 36 hours after onse...
Page 10: ...ths are disorganised This is some of the most severe damage in physiotherapy practice and the link between the physiotherapy application and the condition is obvious Bleeding With Recent Onset Any Loc...
Page 11: ...pinal projections Emphysema bronchiectasis ultrasound application to the chest area Menstruation Ultrasound application is absolutely contraindicated in the lower abdomen area When applying ultrasound...
Page 12: ...se it is necessary to interrupt therapy and consult the prescribed treatment with the physician treatment with lower intensity usually continues after a one day break or insufficient movement of the e...
Page 13: ...edium 5 Set the prescribed intensity time place the emitter head and switch on the ultrasound 6 Move the emitter head continuously according to the prescribed form of application 7 Ask the patient rep...
Page 14: ...lowing values 6 25 1 16 12 5 1 8 25 1 4 and 50 1 2 For a description of finer setting of the duty factor and a more detailed description of the output signal course see the section Course of signal Th...
Page 15: ...l button contains a picture informing about the shape of the modulation signal For detailed information about the signal and for the option of fine setting the duty factor press the course of signal b...
Page 16: ...t a r t i n g C a l i b r a t i o n Put the ultrasound head in water and press the start button The pilot lights of the head which is selected for calibration blink before the start of calibration an...
Page 17: ...value Time of therapy 0 to 30 minutes 2 of the set value Maximum output power 12W Table of pulse parameters Frequency 10 Hz period 100 ms Frequency 50 Hz period 20 ms Frequency 100Hz period 10 ms Fre...
Page 18: ...1 W 20 Radiation frequency 1 MHz and 3 2 MHz 5 Type of beam collimated Beam non uniformity ratio BNR 8 Covering grade according to EN 60 529 IP 67 BTL 237 4 13 big head Effective radiation area ERA E...
Page 19: ...s Guide Head BTL 237 4 13 large Head BTL 237 1 13 small Ultrasound gel 300ml optionally 1l Touch pen Holder for touch pen Mains cable Adapter Built in accumulator Interconnection cable for combined t...
