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MiniStim
Peripheral Nerve Stimulator, Model MS-1B
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Life-Tech, Inc.
4235 Greenbriar Dr. Stafford, TX 77477-3995
800-231-9841 281-491-6600 Fax: 281-491-6646
http://www.life-tech.com
OPERATING MANUAL
MODEL MS-1B
MiniStim
M1042 Rev B
2003, Life-Tech, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may
be reproduced in any manner, in whole or in part without written
permission of Life-Tech, Inc.
MEANING OF SYMBOLS
On
Danger, do not use in the presence of flammable
anesthetics.
Class II equipment
Type B equipment
Type BF equipment
Dangerous voltagerefer servicing to qualified
personnel.
Attentionconsult accompanying documents
(Before connectingread instructions).
Protective Earth Ground
Equipotentiality
WARNING STATEMENTS
Safety
1. Not Recommended for use while operating Electro-
surgical equipment.
Environment
1. Liquid and Moisture: Do not situate unit where water can
fall into the instrument.
Placement
1. Foreign Material: Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall onto and liquids are not spilled into the instrument.
Do not subject this instrument to excessive smoke, dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
2. Magnetism: The instrument should be situated away from
equipment or devices that generate strong magnetism.
Service
3 Operating Procedures
3.1 General Precautions and
Contraindications .......................................... 4
3.2 Use of Surface Electrodes for
Transcutaneous Stimulation ......................... 5
3.3 Use of DP-MTP Bipolar Probe ...................... 9
4 Maintenance
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1.2 Specifications
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SECTION 2
PANEL MARKINGS AND CONTROLS
The Ministim controls are illustrated in figure 2.1.
1. BATTERY ACCESS PLUG: Provides access to battery.
2. TWITCH/TRAIN-OF-FOUR PUSHBUTTON: Press and hold
for Twitch or Train-of-Four stimulation. When using for
Train-of-Four, release after fourth pulse.
3. TETANUS PUSHBUTTON: Press and hold for tetanus
stimulation.
4. OUTPUT STIMULUS PULSE INDICATOR: Flashes green
each time a stimulus pulse is delivered. This LED also
serves as a low battery indicator. If the battery is low, you
will see the LED - yellow in tetanus - green then red in
twitch.
5. OUTPUT JACKS: Two output connectors on top of
Ministim accept DP-MTP bipolar probe or EL-2MTP
extension leads with alligator clips.
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Figure 3.1: Wrist Motor Points
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Figure 3.2: Facial Motor Points
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3.3 Use of the DP-MTP Bipolar Probe
Remove the EL-2MTP leads (if attached) and insert
the posts of the DP-MTP Bipolar Probe into the
Ministim output connectors. The Bipolar Probe can be
used to perform transcutaneous stimulation without
attachment of surface electrodes.
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3. Dampen a clean, soft cloth with the fresh detergent
solution and wipe to remove visible contaminants
from the outside of the unit. NEVER pour or spray
cleaning solution directly onto the unit, or submerge
it in a solution.
4. Dampen another clean, soft cloth with sterile or
distilled water and wipe to remove all residual
detergent solution.
5. Dry thoroughly with another clean, dry cloth.
To disinfect the Ministim:
1. Leave the unit off.
2. Dampen a clean soft cloth with either 90% isopropyl
alcohol, or any commercially available solution
intended for surface disinfection of medical electrical
equipment, and wipe the exterior surface thoroughly.
If solution is in spray form, spray it onto the cloth.
NEVER pour or spray disinfecting solution directly
onto the unit, or submerge the unit in the solution.
3. Allow the solution to air dry for at least one minute,
then dry thoroughly with another clean, dry cloth.
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SECTION 5
ACCESSORIES AND
SPARE PARTS
Extension Leads EL-2MTP
Two-foot long paired leads with
touch proof connectors at one end
and alligator clips at the other
Battery H1000
Alkaline Battery
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SECTION 6
LIMITED WARRANTY
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