EMU40EX™
User and Service Manual
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Amplifier Usage and Features
Getting Started
NOTE:
In the event of a power failure, the current recording will resume using the last programmed settings upon the
restoration of power.
Placement of the Operator and Patient
It is expected that the operator of the system will stand or sit in front of the computer, but not continuously. The patient is
typically lying in a bed located beside the system cart or amplifier and is in no way supported by the equipment.
Amplifier units are patient-worn. Refer to the section
Adding the EMU40EX Breakout Box to a Harness or Belt
for details on the
placement of the Breakout Box on the patient.
At no point should the system be leaned against or rested upon. Refer to the
Transport System Specifications and
Maintenance
section for placement, details, and cautions for the different cart transportation options.
Refer to the corresponding
Instructions for Use
for all system components prior to use. This should include, but is not limited to
cameras, computers, stimulators, and software.
Beginning a study
Once the equipment has been installed by your Natus qualified representative and a patient has been connected to the
EMU40EX
system, a new EEG study can be started. For details on beginning a new EEG study, consult the
NeuroWorks
manual.
NOTE:
To record a study, the Base Unit must be connected to a PC and the Base Unit must be connected to the Breakout Box as
described in
EMU40EX Breakout Box to Base Unit Data Link
Powering Down the System
Utilize the following steps to ensure your system is powered down completely and safely.
1.
Close any active studies in the
NeuroWorks
software.
2.
Shut the computer down; ensuring to follow the proper shut down procedure.
3.
On the base LCD press and hold the Shutdown button for 3 seconds.
4.
Unplug the power cord from the wall. Adding the EMU40EX Breakout Box to a belt or a lanyard
Placing the
EMU40EX
Breakout Box on the patient can be accomplished by using either the
setup.
Adding the EMU40EX Breakout Box to a Lanyard
Lanyard Setup
To use the lanyard setup:
1.
Attach the lanyard to the two (2) rings on the back of the pouch.
2.
After attaching the electrodes to the patient, place the Breakout Box into the pouch with the electrode wires exiting at the
top or on the sides, as required. If an external battery pack is used, insert it into the pouch beside the Breakout Box.
3.
Close the zippers as much as possible so that the Breakout Box is secured in the pouch.
4.
Once the Breakout Box is enclosed in the pouch, place the lanyard around the patient’s neck or shoulder, or hang it on the
bedside post.
5.
Insert the patient event switch into the holder on the front of the pouch and the gather the electrodes into a ponytail.
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