Dantec Clavis User Guide
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Attaching the Electrodes to the Patient
Once the electrode leads have been connected to the device, you can attach the ground and reference
electrodes to the patient, and when ready, proceed with the EMG needle electrode (active input).
EMG Buttons
Activating the EMG Mode
–Press the
EMG
button to activate the EMG mode.
–Press the
EMG
button again to stop the EMG mode.
Adjusting Volume
–Press the
Volume Up
button to increase the volume.
–Press the
Volume Down
button to decrease the volume.
–For continuous increase or decrease of the volume press and hold
down the volume buttons.
–Note that the
Sound Signal
flashes a green light when EMG is
activated.
NOTE: The volume can only be adjusted while in EMG mode.
NOTE: The stimulation level can also be adjusted while in EMG mode. Refer to the Stimulation section for a
description of the stimulation mode and its buttons.
Stimulation Mode
In stimulation mode, a current pulse train is delivered to the patient.
The flashing indicators in the Stimulation Level bar allow you to control the level of current being delivered
to the patient.
Electrodes
Connecting the Electrode Leads to the Device
CAUTION: Only electrodes recommended by Natus must be used. Refer to the Neurodiagnostic
Supplies section of this user guide for further information.
Before starting the procedure, connect the surface and needle electrode leads to their corresponding
color-coded connectors as shown in fig. 3
below.
