TX® Traction
20
OPERATION
PATIENT PREPARATION
Traction therapy may be given by or on order of a qualified licensed
practitioner. The person administering the treatment must be familiar
with the principles of traction therapy and be able to choose the correct
mode of traction, traction forces, and treatment times. Any settings
or types of traction mentioned in this manual are for illustrative and
expository purposes only. Each patient should be individually assessed
by a licensed practioner to determine the appropriateness of the
parameter settings prior to use.
To prepare the patient for traction therapy, do the following:
• A licensed practitioner experienced with traction therapy must be
familiar with all instructions contained in this manual before
administering traction therapy. Do not attempt to become familiar with
the TX traction unit while administering traction therapy on a patient.
3. Verify that there is a good connection between the Patient Interrupt
Switch and the Patient Interrupt Switch Receptacle.
NOTE:
The Patient Interrupt Switch must be plugged in for the unit to
operate.
4. Test the Patient Interrupt Switch by pressing the red button. A warning
message will be displayed saying
The Patient Interrupt Switch has
been pressed
.
Touch the screen to continue.
5. Give the Patient Interrupt Switch to the patient, instructing that
pressing the red button will stop the treatment.
• Always test the Patient Interrupt Switch cable before each use for
proper operation.
• The Patient Interrupt Switch must be in the patient’s grasp throughout
the traction therapy.
1. Attach the Patient Interrupt Switch by
inserting the male end of the cable
into the Patient Interrupt Switch
Receptacle located on the front of the
unit.
2. Turn the unit on from the Power
On/Off Switch located on the back of
the unit. Wait five seconds for the unit
to go through initialization before
attempting any further patient
preparation procedures.
