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6 Electrodes
Please chose the size of electrode according to the body region to be treated. When in doubt use the larger
electrode. The electrodes must be plugged in to the unit through a patient cable which is connected to the
distribution cable. The electrodes must be applied as described in chapter 2.
The electrode size depends on the current to be applied. Under small electrodes the current is more
concentrated and more localised than under large electrodes.
Electrode
Area
Maximum current
Conductive rubber electrode 80 mm x 120 mmm
95 cm
2
190 mA
Conductive rubber electrode 115 mm x 175 mm
200 cm
2
300 mA
Table 1:
Maximum currents for electrodes
6.1 Hints for self Adhesive Electrodes
Adhesive electrodes have been used in combination with HiToP
®
therapy. gbo has always advised
to use adhesive electrodes very carefully and only with adequate currents.
Experience has shown that the use of adhesive electrodes in combination with HiToP
®
therapy
might causes problems due to misuse. Electrodes are being used with currents that are too high and
with electrodes that have been used for too long (old and worn electrodes).
As a possible consequence the adhesive electrodes get warm during the therapy and might even heat
up to a temperature that causes burns with the patient.
To avoid such situations gbo has removed the adhesive electrodes from the standard accessory set
and advises
to avoid the use of adhesive electrodes with HiToP
®
if possible.
The use of adhesive electrodes might be necessary for special applications (ex: in the face). The
therapist should then take special care and monitor that the adhesive electrodes are used correctly
and do not heat up.
For therapists using adhesive electrodes just for the "ease of use" reasons we would like to suggest
to use the NEOSERV 114-H suction application. With this you can combine the ease of use with
the safety of the suction application.
