Device Operation; Safety Precautions; Treatment Information; Stored Protocols - Companion Ctx Benutzerhandbuch

4.

Device Operation

4.1.

Safety Precautions

Note: The NOHD for the entire Laser System is determined by the treatment head with the longest NOHD, which is the Deep Tissue
Applicator at 4.9 m, or 16 feet and 1 inch.
Recommendation: DO NOT allow any nonessential personnel into the LTCA during any laser procedure.
Anyone in the Laser Treatment Controlled Area (LTCA) during laser operation (including the operator, all assistants, and the patient) must
wear the protective eyewear supplied with this laser system.
Warning:
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The protective laser eyewear has an optical density rating > 5.0 for 810 nm and 980 nm laser emission (see specification
sheet with eyewear). ONLY wear the protective eyewear supplied with this laser system.
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All personnel in the LTCA must wear laser safety eyewear.
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Replace any protective laser eyewear with eyewear from the manufacturer if there is any damage or photo-bleaching
resulting from laser exposure.
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NEVER look directly into the distal end of the optical fiber connected to an active laser device WITH or WITHOUT the
appropriate laser-emission protective eyewear.
Warning:
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NEVER aim the laser light directly into the eyes.
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NEVER direct the laser beam at anything other than the area to be treated. Direct or indirect eye contact with the output
beam can cause serious damage, irreparable corneal and/or retinal damage, and possible blindness to one or both eyes.
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If you suspect injury, such as direct exposure to the eyes, seek medical attention immediately.
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FAILURE TO COMPLY with all safety instructions and warnings may expose everyone in the controlled laser treatment
area to harmful levels of laser radiation and/or dangerous levels of electrical current.
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FAILURE TO COMPLY with the application techniques listed in the manual may lead to exposure to harmful levels of laser
radiation.
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AVOID THE USE of flammable solvents, anesthetics, oxidizing gases such as nitrous oxide (N
temperatures produced during normal use of the laser system may ignite some materials, such as cotton or wool, when
saturated with oxygen.
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DO NOT use treatment head until the alcohol solution used for cleaning completely evaporates. Doing so may cause the
laser to ignite alcohol solutions or vapors.
Take the following steps to secure the treatment room, or the controlled area:

Alert patients and personnel of laser safety precautions before they enter the Laser Treatment Controlled Area (LTCA). Post the
included laser safety sign on the outside of the treatment room door when the laser is in use.
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Close the treatment room door during operation of the laser. The remote interlock connector can be connected to the treatment
room door through an interlock circuit so that laser emission stops when the treatment room door is opened.
4.2.

Treatment Information

The proper use of the laser system requires appropriate laser safety practices and knowledge of laser/tissue interaction. In addition, an
understanding of laser wavelength, frequency, target tissue, and anatomy are essential.
Recommendation: Proper diagnosis and treatment plans are to be completed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed
professional.
4.3.

Stored Protocols

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Preset protocol will begin with CW (Continuous Wave) and may cycle through multiple frequencies.
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Depth of penetration is determined by spot size, tissue type being treated, wattage, and wavelength.
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An understanding of veterinary anatomy and laser tissue interaction is imperative for safe, optimal treatments.
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Once complete, the operator may reactivate the laser and repeat a protocol by pressing the finger switch.
4.4.

Patient Preparation

Warning:

Use carefully. May cause serious burns. Do not use over sensitive skin area or in the presence of poor circulation.
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DO NOT allow any reflective objects to fall into or obstruct the path of the laser while it is emitting. Direct or indirect eye
contact with scattered laser light from any reflective surface can cause serious, irreparable corneal and/or retinal damage,
and possible blindness to one or both eyes.
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DO NOT pretreat tissue (e.g., with a heating pad or wet compress) before laser treatment. Tissue to be treated must be dry
and at normal temperature before laser treatment begins.
The following guidelines should be used when preparing patients for laser therapy treatments:
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The area to be treated must be exposed (do not treat through bandage material).
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The treatment area should be clean and free of surface dirt or oils. Any topical sprays, ointments, or lotions should be shampooed
and rinsed off completely prior to treatment.
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If cleaning treatment head prior to administering laser therapy to patient, make sure to use only isopropyl alcohol of 70% alcohol
or less. Ensure all alcohol is completely evaporated and treatment head completely dry prior to use on patient (see Section 7.1).
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