MED-EL Me151 Series, Руководство пользователя

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General precautions and warnings
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• Do not allow another person to touch the external parts of your implant system
unless both you and the other person are “discharged”.
• You should always discharge before taking off or putting on the audio processor. To
do this, use this two‑step approach:
(A) When removing another person’s audio processor:
Step 1: Touch the person’s body
Step 2: Touch the processor
(B) When picking up the audio processor from a table or other surface:
Step 1: Touch the table
Step 2: Pick up the processor
• You or your child should always be “discharged” when leaving the car. Touching the
car door is a good way to discharge. The audio processor or cables should neither
touch the car door nor other parts of the car body.
• Use an antistatic spray for upholstery, TV or computer screens to reduce static
build‑up. These sprays are also available for carpets or clothing.
• Always remove your audio processor before dressing and undressing, especially if
garments include synthetic fibres. Generally, cotton and natural fibres are less likely
to cause ESD problems. Fabric softeners might also help reduce static electricity.
When getting dressed, put your audio processor on last, and remove it first when
undressing.
• Always remove the audio processor and coil before touching plastic play equipment
(e.g. children’s slides). Switching off the audio processor may not be enough
to prevent ESD damage. Completely remove the audio processor from the body.
Afterwards, do not touch the site of the implant. Make sure that you or your child
“discharge” before touching the audio processor. If you have any doubt about a
particular material, it is best to take precautions by removing the audio processor.
• Always remove the audio processor and coil when experimenting with static
electricity and “high” voltage. Van de Graaff generators, as found in school science
departments, should never be used by cochlear implant users because they produce
very high levels of static electricity.
• When working at a computer, make sure the computer is grounded and use an
anti‑static mat under your work area to reduce static build‑up. Never directly touch
the screen of a computer or TV. The risk of problems from computer screens is
very small but may be further reduced by attaching an anti‑static screen to the
computer.
• If your audio processor stops working and you suspect an ESD is the cause, switch
off the audio processor, wait for a few minutes and switch it on again. If it does
not come on again, contact your CI centre.