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NeuroTrac™ TENS Operation Manual

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Uplands Place
Drove Road
Chilbolton
Nr Stockbridge
Hampshire SO20 6AD
England

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+44 (0)1264 860354

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+44 (0)1264 860825

Email: [email protected]
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www.VerityMedical.co.uk

Not for sale or use in the USA

Summary of Contents for NeuroTrac

Page 1: ...NeuroTrac TENS Operation Manual 1 NeuroTrac TENS Operators Manual Visit our website www VerityMedical co uk for detailed application protocols DUAL CHANNEL TENS UNIT ...

Page 2: ...d air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide If using rechargeable 9 volt PP3 Nickel Metal Hydride or Ni Cad batteries be sure to use a CE approved battery charger Never connect the NeuroTrac TENS unit directly to a battery charger or any other mains powered equipment Patient Electrodes are for single patient use only Keep out of reach of children Do not use this stimulator on your facial area unless you...

Page 3: ...Mode Function 9 Using the NeuroTrac TENS Unit 10 Treatment Modes 11 How Long do I Use TENS For 11 Electrode Placement 12 Dermatomes Myotomes 12 Contiguous Placement 12 Acupuncture Points 12 Electrode Types Tips 13 Suggested Electrode Placement 14 Care Maintenance 18 Conditions Respond to TENS 19 Commonly Asked Questions 20 Specifications 21 Warranty 22 Dermatome Charts 23 Clinical References 25 Co...

Page 4: ...e drug free method of controlling acute and principally long term intractable pain It can also be used as an adjunctive treatment in the management of post surgical traumatic pain problems In TENS mild electrical impulses are transmuted through the skin via surface electrodes to modify the body s pain perception TENS does not cure problematic physiological conditions it only helps to control the p...

Page 5: ...ce from a qualified Clinician The patient should use the unit only as prescribed Do not immerse the unit in water or any other liquid If you experience skin irritation this may be due to over stimulation In this case leave the skin to heal and use TENS only for the periods prescribed Turning the current up too high can cause skin irritation In this case allow the skin to heal and use TENS at a low...

Page 6: ...2 SET button Displays the menu and changes the parameters for Pulse Rate Pulse Width and Time for custom programmes ESC button Stores customised programme and returns to the home position Description of TENS Unit Functions LCD Display Select Programme SET Channel A Channel B NeuroTrac TENS CH B CH A Lead Wire and Pin Lock Button ESC ...

Page 7: ...eters 1 Select PC1 or PC2 by pressing the PRG button on the front panel Remove the battery lid where you will see two buttons SET and ESC Press the SET button and the Hz symbol will flash IN OFF then press the or button on the front panel to adjust the Pulse Rate from 2 200 Hz 2 Press the SET button again and the µS symbol will flash on off then press the or button to adjust the Pulse Duration fro...

Page 8: ... 0 1 0 5 0 6 e s l u P h t d i W 0 0 2 5 7 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 5 7 1 5 7 1 0 0 1 5 7 e m i T r h 4 r h 4 r h 4 r h 4 r h 4 r h 4 r h 4 r h 4 g r P 9 P 0 1 P 1 1 P 2 1 P 1 C P 2 C P e d o M n o C n o C F M t s r u B m o t s u C m o t s u C q e r F z H 2 0 8 0 0 1 5 6 2 e s l u P h t d i W 5 7 1 5 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 5 7 1 e m i T r h 4 r h 5 1 s n i m 5 4 s n i m 5 3 Table 1 Table 2 ...

Page 9: ...r and using the end of the lead wire gently press on the concealed lock button as shown in the diagram on page 6 until you hear a double bleep L T Lock time and Current will appear on the LCD screen If you want to lock the parameters as well press the button until L PT appears Press the ESC button to lock parameters in place L T L PT 0mA 0mA 0mA 0mA Ch A Ch B Ch A Ch B To Unlock the Unit To unlock...

Page 10: ...effect is for the patient to feel individual pulses PULSE WIDTH Duration The wider pulse widths will deliver stronger stimulation for any given intensity mA setting By using a combination of intensity and pulse duration it is felt that various pulse widths are capable of stimulating different groups of nerve fibres The wider pulse duration is needed to recruit motor fibres where as the narrow puls...

Page 11: ...rate Intensity mA Patients respond differently to the level of intensity this is due to differences in individual patient s skin resistance enervation and the type and condition of electrode being used A good formula for setting the intensity is to increase the current so that the patient feels slight muscle contraction but not strong enough to move a joint and then slightly reduce the intensity s...

Page 12: ...orm of electrode placement is the most common method used It involves placing the red lead proximal alongside the spine where the dermatome on which your pain lies enters and exists The black lead distal is normally placed over or near to the pain site Your Physiotherapist or Doctor may direct the current to cross through the pain area or using the bracket system allow the current to flow on eithe...

Page 13: ... 62 mm Diameter round VS 75 75mm Diameter round A Few Good Tips Self Adhesive Electrodes If you find the electrodes will not stick due to oily skin cleanse the skin with soap and water then rinse and dry the area around the electrode site If this does not work try cleansing the skin with a swab impregnated with alcohol Clip away hairy skin using a scissors don t use a razor to remove the hairs The...

Page 14: ...NeuroTrac TENS Operation Manual 14 Suggested Electrode Placement Finger Arthritis Knee Arthritis Neuralgia of Trigeninus Cervical 2 Positions 1 2 Red Black ...

Page 15: ...S Operation Manual 15 Mandibular Syndrome Herpes Zoster Phantom Limb Cephalalgia Overorbital If you are using electrodes on your face we recommend you contact your physiotherapist or clinician for guidance Red Black ...

Page 16: ...NeuroTrac TENS Operation Manual 16 Back Pain Menstrual Pain Lumbar Pain 2 Positions Tooth Ache 1 2 Red Black ...

Page 17: ...NeuroTrac TENS Operation Manual 17 Feet Pain Ankle Pain Sciatic Pain 2 Positions Epicondylitis Shoulder Pain 1 2 Red Black ...

Page 18: ...uld be handled carefully and never stretched as this can cause the stimulation to function below normal standards or not at all Examine lead wires before each treatment for loose connections or damage Avoid stretching and twisting the lead wires Store the lead wires carefully after each use Self Adhesive Electrodes Check the short connectors have not become separated from the electrodes Replace el...

Page 19: ... Arthritis Post Operative Pain Lumbago Sports injury Phantom Limb Pain following Amputation Skeletal Pains Neuralgia Whiplash Rheumatoid and Osteo Arthritis Period Pain Cancer Pain Back Pain General Pain Sciatica Muscular Shoulder Aches Travel Sickness Tension Nausea ...

Page 20: ...ed A Yes For undiagnosed pain When using a cardiac pace maker During pregnancy and other Instances as fully detailed in this manual on page 5 Q Can there be any permanent side effects A There are no known permanent side effects caused by using a TENS stimulator Q How long will I have to use the TENS stimulator A Some long term chronic pain sufferers may have to use a stimulator for extended period...

Page 21: ...Width starting at 200µS and decreasing exponentially to 100µS in three seconds and then returning back to 200µS in the next three seconds Rate starting at 100Hz decreasing exponentially to 65 Hz and then returning to 100Hz 10 Time duration of the treatment selectable 1 minute to 12 hours 11 Low Battery Indicator If the battery goes below 6 9 volts 0 2 volts the battery symbol will flash on off onc...

Page 22: ... authorised by Verity Medical Ltd in advance The liability of Verity Medical Ltd under this limited product warranty does not extend to any misuse or abuse such as dropping or immersing the unit in water or other liquid substance or tampering with the unit or normal wear and tear Any evidence of tampering will nullify this warranty Customer Service Any queries should be addressed to Verity Medical...

Page 23: ...NeuroTrac TENS Operation Manual 23 Anterior View Dermatome Charts ...

Page 24: ...NeuroTrac TENS Operation Manual 24 Posterior View ...

Page 25: ...ondon 115 39 Hosobuchi Y Adams J E Linchitz R 1977 Pain relief by electrical stimula tion of the central gray matter in humans and its reversal by naloxone Science 197 183 186 Lundberg TMD Et al 1984 Physiotherapy Vol 70 No 3 98 100 Melzack R Wall P D 1965 Pain mechanisms a new theory Science 150 971 979 Tulgar M McGlone F Bowsher D Miles J B 1991b Comparitive effective ness of different stimulati...

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Page 27: ...NeuroTrac TENS Operation Manual 27 Revised Issue Date 07 08 2002 Document Number ECS300 OM002 7 ...

Page 28: ...on Manual 28 Uplands Place Drove Road Chilbolton Nr Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AD England Tele 44 0 1264 860354 Fax 44 0 1264 860825 Email Sales VerityMedical co uk Web www VerityMedical co uk Not for sale or use in the USA ...

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