Operator's Manual

Rev. 0 7/16/2020
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Skin tone of the patient is based upon the Fitzpatrick scale. A recognized tool for
dermatological assessment to skin pigmentation and how the skin responds to
light. The scale is a numerical classification scheme for human skin color by six
types. Type I indicates light skin color and Type IV indicates dark skin color.
Thermal effects vary with skin pigmentation – darker absorbs more. If you get a
withdrawal response, increase distance and/or move the beam more rapidly
and/or reduce power. You may need to increase power or time (Dosage) with
darker skin being cautious of superficial thermal effects.
The user may manage selected parameters
Power
Automatically calculated by the laser device
Average Power
Calculated from the power values and the
time of emission
Wavelength
May be selected individually
Frequency
Adjustable between 0-20,000Hz
Phase
Adjustable between 0-3600s
Treatment Time
Automatically calculated by the laser device
Units can only accept one input at a time. Laser settings will reflect the last
input from the user.
Treatment Techniques
Direct Contact
This is the technique used when treating most patients. The laser has a 25 mm
and a 50 mm treatment tip. The use of mild pressure allows for deeper
penetration in some areas. Treat in a scanning pattern for most cases and
especially when using higher power and Continuous Wave (CW). Scan in a slow
methodical pattern at a rate of approximately 3 cm/second. Another treatment
technique is to administer the therapy using a grid pattern or point-to-point. This is
done only with lower power lasers and/or when the laser power is reduced and/or
pulsing or modulating. Treat in a grid pattern at 1-3 seconds per point or the
recommended timeframe to deliver the prescribed dose. Always treat the area of
interest as well as including a border of surrounding healthy tissue and any other
parts of the kinetic chain that are involved in; compensating for; or affected by the
injured body part. You can perform laser therapy in conjunction with
(simultaneously) stretching or ROM in patients.