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EMU40EX™ User and Service Manual
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Indications for Use
The EMU40EX Amplifier aids in measuring the electrical brain activity and in diagnosing various conditions such as:
• Brain tumors
• Epilepsy
•
Other seizure disorders
•
Stroke
• Brain encephalopathy
• Herpes Encephalitis (Inflammation of the brain)
• Dementia
• Psychiatric conditions
Intended Users and Patient Target Group
The EMU40EX device is used by trained medical professionals including EEG Technologists and EEG Technicians, for performing
EEG studies on patients of all ages from neonatal to adult, but not fetal use.
Clinical Benefits
The EMU40EX Amplifier aids in measuring the electrical brain activity and in diagnosing brain disorders, such as epilepsy and
other seizure disorders. Recording EEG with the EMU40EX amplifier does not directly affect outcome; the collected EEG activity
will allow the physician to decide on treatment. Treatment directed by data recorded with the EMU40EX may result in better
outcomes than treatment informed solely by data from clinical assessment.
Contraindications and Side Effects
There are no known contraindications and side effects for using the EMU40EX.