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Electrical Neur omuscular Stimulation (EMS), Digital Model GF-TX5EMS Oper ation Manual GF-TX5EMS-INS-LAB-R ev C11 Read this manual bef or e opera ting y our GF-TX5EMS. Sa v e th i s m a n u al f or f u tu r e u s e . T he m o st c ur r e n t v er si o n of t h i s m a nu a l ca n be f oun d on l i ne a t ww w .
2 CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 3 WHA T IS EMS? ........................................................................................................
3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION EMS , Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (Electrical My ostimula tion) , is a batter y-oper ated pulse gener ator that sends electrical impulses to electrodes attached to the bod y to stimulate motor nerves and cause contraction and relaxation of muscles.
4 Indications • R elaxation of muscle spasm • Pre vention or r etar dation of disuse atrophy • Increasing local b lood circulation • Muscle re-education • Immediate postsurgical stim ulation.
5 W ARNING: Do not place electrodes over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex. W ARNING: Do not place electrodes over the neck or mouth.
6 W ARNING: Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner . W ARNING: Keep this device out of the reach of children. W ARNING: Use this device only with the leads and electrodes recommended for use by GF Health Products, Inc.
7 ABOUT THE DEVICE T his device is a battery-operated device that includes two controllab le output channels. T his device creates electrical impulses w hose intensity , duration, and modulation can be altered. T he device controls are easy to use and the slide co v er protects accidental chang es in settings.
8 EXPLANA TION OF KEY / KNOB CONTROL FUNCTIONS DOWN K ey This key decreases the setting of treatment parameters. * This key regulates the number of pulse width, pulse rate, and cycle on/ramp/off time. *Decrease by pressing the DOWN key: The width can be adjusted by 10μ/step.
9 A TT ACHING THE LEAD WIRES W ARNING: Ensure the device is OFF before connecting the lead wires. W ARNING: Never insert the lead wire plug into an AC power supply socket. Personal injury and damage to the EMS unit could occur . s NOTICE: Use care when you plug and unplug the wires.
10 application is best accomplished by applying the electrode , then smooth- ly pressing it in place from the center outwar d. • When r emo ving electrodes, always r emo ve by pulling in the dir ection of hair growth. • It may be helpful to rub skin lotion on electrode placement ar ea when not wearing electrodes.
11 ON again and carefully turn the control knob until you feel a tingling or slight twitch under or around the electrodes.) Always start with the low- est setting and increase the intensity slo wly .
12 5. R e place the front panel co v er . 6. Dispose of the old batter y according to local guidelines and r egulations. CARING FOR YOUR DEVICE Y our device ma y be cleaned by wiping g ently with a damp cloth moistened with mild soap and water . Do not immerse the de vice in water or other liq- uids.
13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Channel Dual, isolated between channels Pulse Intensity Adjustable 0 mA – 100 mA peak into 500 ohm load each channel, constant current Pulse Width 30μs~ 300 μs, adjust.
14 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) T he L CD displays timer (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 minutes and C contin uous), function modes (S, C , A, Cycle ON / R amp / OFF time), pulse width, pulse rate , lo w batter y , and patient compliance counter . 1. T o check the L CD function, tur n device ON and all the par ameters will be displayed f or 1~2 seconds.
15 LIMITED WARRANTY GF Health Products, Inc. warrants the Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (EMS), Model GF-TX5EMS, against manufactur er’ s defects for one year . T he warranty does not apply to damage r esulting from failur e to follo w the operating instructions, accidents , abuse , alterations or disassembly by unau- thorized individuals .
USA Corporate Headquarters: GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Geor gia 30360 USA tel: 770-368-4700 www .grahamfield.com © 2010 GF Health Products, Inc.
Estimulación Eléctrica Neuromuscular (EMS), Digital Modelo GF-TX5EMS Manual de Oper ación Lea este manual antes de usar su GF-TX5EMS. Guar de este manual para r ef erencia futur a. La v ersión más reciente de este manual se podrá encontr ar en línea en www .
2 GF Health Products, Inc. (“Graham-Field”) no es r esponsab le por errores tipográficos. El empaquetado, garantías, productos y especificaciones están sujetos a cambiar sin aviso pr e vio. Graham-Field y Gr afco son marcas r egistradas de GF Health Products , Inc.
3 DESCRIPCIÓN GENERAL EMS, Estimulación Eléctrica Neurom uscular , es un g enerador de pulsos a pilas que en vía impulsos eléctricos a los electrodos colocados en el cuerpo para esti- mular los nervios motores y pro v ocar la contracción y r elajación de los músculos.
4 Indicaciones • R elajación del espasmo muscular • Pre vención o r etraso de atrofia por desuso • El aumento de la circulación sanguínea local • R eeducación muscular • La estimulació.
5 ADVERTENCIA: No coloque los electrodos en los nervios del seno carotídeo, en particu- ADVERTENCIA: No coloque los electrodos en los nervios del seno carotídeo, en particu- lar en pacientes con hipersensibilidad conocida al reflejo del seno carotídeo.
6 ADVERTENCIA: Configuración de la colocación del electrodo y la estimulación debe basarse en la orientación del médico que prescribe. ADVERTENCIA: Mantenga este aparato fuera del alcance de los niños. ADVERTENCIA: Utilice este aparato sólo con los cables y los electrodos se recomienda su uso por GF Health Products, Inc.
7 ACERCA DEL AP ARA TO Este aparato es un aparato oper ado con baterías que incluye dos canales contro- lables de salida. Este apar ato gener a impulsos eléctricos que se pueden alterados en intensidad, duración y modulación.
8 EXPLICACIÓN DE CLAVE / PERILLA FUNCIONES DE CONTROL La T ecla DOWN (ABAJO) Esta tecla disminuye el ajuste cuando en Pulse Width (Ancho de Pulso) Mode o Pulse Rate (Frecuencia de Pulso) Mode.
9 COLOCACIÓN DE LOS CABLES CONDUCTORES ADVERTENCIA: Asegúrese de que el aparato está apagado antes de conectar los cables. ADVERTENCIA: Nunca inserte el enchufe del cable conductor en una fuerza de alimen- tación CA. Herida personal o/a daños a la unidad EMS podría ocurrir .
10 • Evite el ex ceso de estiramiento de la piel cuando está aplicando electrodos . La aplicación adecuada se logra mejor mediante la aplicación del electrodo, a continuación, pues pr esionándola en lugar del centro hacia fuera. • Al retir ar los electrodos, r etire siempr e tirando en la dir ección del cr ecimiento del vello .
11 es en el niv el recomendado por su médico / clínico. (Si usted no se siente nada, apagar la perilla y encenderlo de nuevo y apr etar la perilla de control hasta que sienta una liger a sensación de hormigueo o de contracción debajo o alrededor de los electrodos .
12 5. R eemplace la cubier ta. 6. Deseche la batería usada de acuer do a las directrices y r egulaciones locales. CUIDADO DE SU AP ARA TO El aparato se puede limpiar frotando sua vemente con un paño humedecido con jabón sua ve y agua. No sumerja el apar ato en agua u otros líquidos.
13 ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS Canal Dual, aislado entre canales Intensidad del Pulso Ajustable desde 0 mA hasta 100 mA pico en la carga de 500 ohm cada canal, de corriente constante Ancho del Pulso 30.
14 LCD (Pantalla de Cristal Líquido) La pantalla L CD muestra el temporizador (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 minutos y C continua), los modos de funcionamiento (S, C , A, ciclo de encendido / rampa / tiempo apagado), el ancho de pulso, la frecuencia de pulso , la marca de batería baja, y el contador de la conformidad del paciente.
15 GARANTÍA LIMIT ADA GF Health Products, Inc. garantiza que la Estimulación Eléctrica Neurom uscular (EMS), Modelo GF-TX5EMS, contra def ectos de fabricación por un año . La garantía no cubre los daños ocasionados por no seguir las instrucciones de uso, accidentes, a buso, alter aciones o el desmontaje por personas no autoriza- das.
USA Ocinas Centrales: GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Geor gia 30360 USA tel: 770-368-4700 www .grahamfield.com © 2010 GF Health Products, Inc.
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