Intelect® Transport 2-Channel Electrotherapy
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OVERVIEW
Intensity
- Intensity is the output of electrotherapy distributed by the unit to the patient. Depending on the waveform, intensity is
measured in milliamps (mA), volts (V), and microamps (μA).
Leadwires
- The leadwires consist of the main plugs that are connected to the unit, and 4 leads (2 black and 2 red) that connect to
electrodes.
Medium Frequency Current
- These are the currents used by the Traditional Interferential (IFC), Interferential Premodulated, and Russian
waveforms that is higher than 1000 Hz, but lower than 10000 Hz.
Operating Channels
- Operating Channels are the paths by which the electrotherapy is distributed from the unit to the patient. The unit
provides two channels of electrical stimulation.
Polarity
- Polarity refers to the charge of an individual lead: positive or negative. This parameter is unique to the HVPC waveform.
Ramp
- Ramp is the gradual increase and decrease in current. The purpose of ramping up the current is to maximize patient comfort by
preventing the abrupt and sudden exposure to the current. This parameter is unique to the Russian and HVPC waveforms.
Sweep
- This is the modulation of therapeutic frequency commonly used to prevent accommodation. Sweeps are measured in pulses per
second (pps) and Hertz (Hz). The available sweeps are 1-120 pps for IFC and Premodulated, and 1-10 pps for HVPC.
Treatment Time –
Measured in minutes and seconds, it is the suggested time in which therapy is given.
Type
- Displayed as a parameter on the unit, Type is used to signify the specific kind of waveform.
Vector
- A vector is a geometrically descriptive feature used to increase the effective therapeutic current at the crossing point of Traditional
Interferential (IFC).
Vector Position
- The available vector positions are 0 to 90 degrees.
Vector Scan
- Measured in percentages, vector scans are the rhythmic changes of the position of vector. The available vector scans are
Manual, Auto 40%, and Auto 100%.
