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Intelect
®
Advanced Laser Module
Preventing Overheating of the Applicators
To prevent the applicator from becoming overheated,
check to be sure proper contact is being made
throughout the treatment.
Preventing Adverse Effects
Perform the following procedures to avoid the negative
effects of laser therapy.
Patient Susceptibility
Be sure to inspect the treatment area during and
following treatment, and discontinue if an adverse
reaction does occur.
Output Power
Higher output levels have a greater potential for
patient discomfort. Choose a lower setting to reduce
output or select a pulsed duty cycle to decrease patient
discomfort.
Head Max. Temp. Disclaimer
Head Max. Temp. is for the protection of the equipment,
not for the protection of the patient.
Factors that Affect Treatment
The following factors may affect laser treatment:
• Color of skin (light or dark)
• Age of lesion
• Depth of lesion
• Sensitivity of patient
• Medications that increase sensitivity to light.
Some patients are more sensitive to laser output (i.e., patients taking
medications that increase sensitivity to light) and may experience a
reaction similar to a heat rash.
DANGER
Patients with an implanted neurostimulation device must not be treated
with or be in close proximity to any shortwave diathermy, microwave
diathermy, therapeutic laser diathermy or laser diathermy anywhere on
their body. Energy from diathermy (shortwave, microwave, ultrasound,
and laser) can be transferred through the implanted neurostimulation
system, can cause tissue damage and can result in severe injury or death.
Injury, damage, or death can occur during diathermy therapy even if the
implanted neurostimulation system is turned "off."
ABOUT LASER THERAPY
WARNING