ACP Omnistim 500A User manual

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OMNISTIM
Electrotherapy System
User Manual
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500A
Revised 070101
Part No. 290500A
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OMNISTIM® 500A
ACP manufactures a premier line of electromedical devices to assist health care professionals in the rehabilitation of their patients. The ACP product line includes Pain Control Systems, Muscle Stimulators, Interferential Therapy, and
Ultrasound devices. Our MEGAPULSE
most recent world wide technological advances available for therapeutic application of electromedical devices.
ACP is internationally recognized for its contribution to research in the development of medical applications for therapeutic rehabilitation. The Company sponsors and conducts research at leading health care institutions and major universities throughout the world. This new medical frontier holds great promise and opportunity, which will result in substantial advancements in the health care industry and for ACP.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDICATIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS ..............................................................................................................4
Indications...........................................................................................................................................................4
Contraindications................................................................................................................................................4
Adverse Reactions ..............................................................................................................................................4
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................5
Warnings.............................................................................................................................................................5
Precautions..........................................................................................................................................................6
THE OMNISTIM® 500 .................................................................................................................................................8
Delivery of the OMNISTIM® 500 ......................................................................................................................8
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................8
Controls and Functions .......................................................................................................................................9
Factory Settings ................................................................................................................................................10
Battery Charger / Power Supply Operation ......................................................................................................11
Operational Sequence .......................................................................................................................................12
TREATMENT GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................................................13
Introduction to Medium Frequency Currents....................................................................................................13
Electrode Application Techniques....................................................................................................................14
Treatment Preparation.......................................................................................................................................16
INFECTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND PRINCIPLES OF USE.....................................................................17
Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................17
Universal Precautions – Body Substance Isolation...........................................................................................17
Cleaning/Disinfecting of the OMNISTIM® 500 ...............................................................................................17
Cleaning, Low Level Disinfection and Barriers................................................................................................17
Intermediate Level Disinfection........................................................................................................................17
Use of Barriers – Intermediate Level Disinfection ...........................................................................................18
MODES OF OPERATON: Protocol Reference Sheets...............................................................................................19
Interferential Current (IFC)...............................................................................................................................19
Medium Frequency Alternating Current (MFAC)............................................................................................20
Low Volt Pulsed Current (LVPC) ....................................................................................................................21
High Volt Pulsed Current (HVPC) ...................................................................................................................22
STIMULATION THERAPY MODES........................................................................................................................23
Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) ................................................................................................................23
Medium Frequency Alternating Current (MFAC)............................................................................................30
Low Volt Pulsed Current (LVPC) ....................................................................................................................35
High Volt Pulsed Current HVPC......................................................................................................................39
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................................................................41
Service Center...................................................................................................................................................43
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................44
OMNISTIM® 500 STANDARD AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .......................................................................46
Electrodes .........................................................................................................................................................47
Infection Control Supplies ................................................................................................................................47
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY .........................................................................................................................48
Warranty Coverage...........................................................................................................................................48
Warranty Exclusion ..........................................................................................................................................48
Warranty Period................................................................................................................................................48
Warranty Validation .........................................................................................................................................48
Return of Defective Products............................................................................................................................49
APPENDIX - ILLUSTRATED OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE.................................................................................51
Procedure for Quick Start-Up ...........................................................................................................................51
Detailed Operational Sequence.........................................................................................................................53
Adjusting Global Factory Settings....................................................................................................................59
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INDICATIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device for sale or use by, or on the order of, a Practitioner
licensed by the laws of the state in which he/she practices to use or order the use of the device. Please note that Accelerated Care Plus cannot provide medical advice. If you have specific
medical questions, please contact your healthcare professional.

Indications

The OMNISTIM
1. Symptomatic relief and management of chronic intractable pain and as an adjunctive treatment in the
management of acute pain, post surgical pain and pain associated with post-traumatic injury.
2. Relaxation of muscle spasms.
3. Re-education of muscle action.
4. Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy.
5. Immediate post surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis.
6. Increased local blood circulation.
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500 is indicated for:
7. Maintaining or increasing range of motion.
Electrical muscle stimulator devices should be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy for the treatment of medical diseases and conditions.

Contraindications

1. Transcutaneous electrical stimulation, or powered muscle stimulators should not be used on patients with
cardiac demand pacemakers and/or implanted defibrillators.
2. Never connect lead wires to the power line or electro-surgery equipment. Use only the lead wires
recommended or approved by the manufacturer.
NOTE: There is no contraindication to the application of Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation or Powered Muscle Stimulation over metal implants.

Adverse Reactions

Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been reported with the use of powered muscle stimulators.
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WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device for sale or use by, or on the order of, a Practitioner
licensed by the laws of the state in which he/she practices to use or order the use of the device. Please note that Accelerated Care Plus cannot provide medical advice. If you have specific
medical questions, please contact your healthcare professional.

Warnings

Do not operate this device until the User Manual, including all Indications for Use, Contraindications, Warnings
and Precautions, have been carefully read and understood.
Operation of this device or placement of lead wires, probes, pads and electrodes in close proximity (less than 5
feet) to an operating shortwave or microwave diathermy unit may produce instability in the device output or burns at the treatment site. Lead wires and device can pick up the magnetic field output of the diathermy and through induction convert it into an electrical field, transmit the energy into the patient increasing the current density at the electrodes of applicators. Since the patient may not feel the 27 MHz frequency, they lack the protective sensation and tissue burns could result. Short-wave field could potentially damage or reset medical devices in close proximity to the drum applicator.
Treatment should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, (located in the anterior neck triangle), including,
stellete ganglion, vagus nerve, or laryngeal or pharyngeal muscle. Particular care should be taken for patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex, as carotid sinus stimulation may alter blood pressure and cardiac contractility.
Do not apply treatment over testes, heart or eyes. Thermal effects or electrical stimulation may affect organ
function.
Do not apply over or in close proximity to active cancer (except in terminal / palliative / hospice care), as
therapy may increase blood flow to the tumor.
Treatment should not be applied when high fever is present, over swollen, severe infection, (osteomyelitis,
sepsis, tuberculosis, etc.), or inflamed areas or skin eruptions, (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.).
Do not apply over the lumbar or abdominal region, or over the uterus during pregnancy (to prevent uterine
contraction), or during menstruation as therapy may temporarily increase menstrual flow.
The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown. To date, the only negative effects reported
are based on skin and tissue irritation under the electrode sites associated with chronic estim use.
Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in the vicinity of the heart, as introduction of electrical
current into the heart may cause cardiac arrhythmias.
Treatment should not be applied transcranially.
Stimulation should not be applied to patients connected to patient monitoring equipment, as the stimulation may
have an affect on the proper operation of the monitoring equipment.
Stimulation should not be applied directly over external or implanted stimulator systems, such as shunts,
infusion pumps, stomach, bladder, brain, spinal cord, bone growth, or other implanted stimulators.
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) should not be applied directly over or in close proximity to Deep
Vein Thrombosis (DVT), as it activates the muscle and causes muscle contractions. This should be avoided in tissue following an acute DVT when the thrombosis is not completely resolved. Therapists should follow the guidelines provided by the referring physician on recommended activity level and modality use. If the patient is not permitted exercise, NMES therapy should be avoided. Generally, NMES over a DVT of six weeks or less should be avoided altogether.
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Precautions

Application site and settings should be based on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.
All equipment and accessories should be kept out of the reach of children or unqualified persons.
Do not connect this device to any wall outlet that has not been properly grounded, or to any electrically non-
isolated medical device.
Use only ACP specified accessories and/or supplies with ACP devices. Do not use any power cords, or power
supplies, other than the ones provided or specified for this device. Use of any other power supply could seriously damage the device and will void the warranty.
When cleaning the device, never immerse them or wash them with water. See the Infection Control section in
this manual for cleaning instructions. Devices should not be submerged in water or other liquids.
Failure to follow the manufacturer’s prescribed maintenance for this device may lead to device failure and
transient or unreliable performance. State and federal survey and JCAHO require all equipment to be maintained and calibrated according to the manufacturer recommended schedules.
A potential electric shock hazard exists once the device outer casing has been in part, or fully, removed. Only
qualified service personnel should perform Service and repairs. Warranty will be voided if the outer casing has been removed or tampered with.
Do not apply over areas of hemorrhage or active bleeding. Modalities should be applied following cessation of
hemorrhage or active bleeding as they may promote increased circulation and inhibit coagulation.
Inspect and cleanse the skin prior to application. Following treatment check the skin for evidence of irritation
or burns, and if present, treat as appropriate. If the patient has, or complains of, skin irritation following treatment, shorten the treatment time on the next treatment session, or use an alternative type of therapy or electrode placement.
Gradually increase the output intensity/power to required dose or patient tolerance while monitoring the device
display.
Caution should be taken with patient exhibiting psychological or physical hypersensitivity to the therapeutic
treatment. Several attempts should be made to place them at ease so that their confidence and cooperation can be gained during the treatment.
The treatment area should be checked from time to time, and if there is evidence of, or if the patient complains
of, pain during treatment, adjust the output downward until it is tolerated by the patient. If the patient continues to complain of pain, discontinue the treatment and shorten the treatment time on the next treatment session, or use an alternative type of therapy or electrode placement.
Do not apply treatment directly over/under hot or cold packs. Caution is recommended when treatment follows
the application of hot or cold therapy, which may alter the patient’s sensation. Application of thermal agents over areas of impaired circulation should be performed with caution as the circulation may be insufficient to heat or cool the tissue, altering the patient’s perception of warmth and pain, and burns or tissue necrosis may result from subsequent treatment.
Caution is recommended when treatment follows the application of medicated patches, salves, or creams which
may alter the patient’s sensation. If there is a medical necessity to perform such treatments, these patients should be monitored diligently during application. The presence of electrical stimulation may be altered by the presence of these materials on the patient’s skin.
Caution should be used over areas of body where circulation is impaired, or which lack normal sensation.
Absent or diminished sensation should be avoided or, if unavoidable, treated with caution. Establishment of acceptable intensity levels for desensitized areas may be related to the intensity levels tolerated on normal skin in opposite or related body parts.
Caution should be used in the presence of recent surgical procedures, fractures or healing bone and soft tissue
when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process.
Caution should be used for persons with suspected or diagnosed heart problems.
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Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
Electrodes should not be placed in direct contact or in close proximity (one inch or less) of each other during
treatment. Electrodes placed in contact or in close proximity can lead to high energy density and skin burns under or between the electrodes.
Care should be used when removing electrodes after treatment, in order to minimize the potential for skin
tearing. Skin should be inspected after removal of electrodes for any signs of tearing or irritation.
Do not connect the stimulator to any electrical equipment for combination therapy except the Omnisound
family of ultrasounds.
ACP does not recommend the use of the Denervated Muscle or Low Intensity DC protocols, and does not
supply the DC or Microcurrent adapter required for use with these protocols. If this device is used with a DC or Microcurrent adapter, follow the specific treatment guidelines, indications, contraindication, warning and precautions specified in the DC or Microcurrent adapter manual. Do not use any protocols requiring the use of the DC or Microcurrent adapter without first having plugged the adapter into the appropriate channel.
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THE OMNISTIM® 500

Delivery of the OMNISTIM® 500

Upon receipt of your OMNISTIM
damage. All ACP products are packaged carefully for rapid, safe delivery. We guarantee delivery in perfect condition to the postal or delivery services. However any damage or loss incurred during transportation or delivery is the Postal or Delivery Company’s responsibility. If damage or loss to the product and/or container is obvious or suspected, appropriate notation must be made on the signed freight bill at the time of delivery. All damage claims should be promptly filed with the delivering carrier and must be initiated by the addressee where the package was to be delivered. Retain the original shipping container and inserts for validation of damage claim or use at a later date.
Unpack and check all accessories. A list of enclosed accessories is provided with each unit to assist you in identification of the type and number of accessories.
NOTE: The purpose of this manual is to acquaint you with the OMNISTIM® 500’s operating features and functionality. Please read the manual carefully before attempting to operate the OMNISTIM remain unanswered, contact your ACP sales representative or call 1-800-350-1100. Outside the USA call 1-775­685-4000.
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500, inspect the shipping container and contents for any obvious or concealed
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Introduction

The OMNISTIM
Currents (MFAC), Low Voltage Pulsed Current (LVPC) and High Voltage Pulsed Current Therapy (HVPC). Its two separate generators produce medium frequency (2000, 2500, 4000 or 5000 Hz) alternating current in continuous or modulated modes. Two isolated output circuits with independent intensity controls are provided. The output of each circuit is easily determined in milliamps through the display screen. The digital timer allows the operator to select the length of the total treatment time and to monitor the time remaining in minutes.
The OMNISTIM
interferential vector scanning mode can be turned off or on for stationary or continuous movement of the interferential field.
The OMNISTIM
provides a wide variety of uses for muscle re-education and muscle spasm reduction protocols for innervated muscle.
The OMNISTIM
operation with fully adjustable ON and OFF times and ramps allow applications of HVPC therapy. Increasing circulation, pain control and muscle re-ed can be set up in this mode.
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500 is designed to provide Interferential Current Therapy (IFC), Medium Frequency Alternating
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500 offers Frequency Difference (FD) and Full Field (FF) Interferential Current Therapy. An
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500 MFAC and LVPC modes with fully adjustable ON and OFF times and ON and OFF ramps
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500 provides High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC) on one channel. Continuous or surged
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Controls and Functions

A. Main power switch. Press for power ON, press again for power OFF. The display illuminates with SELECT
MODALITY/PROGRAM.
B. Parameter select button provides adjustment of stimulation parameters, screen contrast, audio on/off and button
speed and sensitivity. Press to enter SETECT mode. It is possible to adjust most stimulation parameters at any time during treatment.
C. START/STOP Set output button. Having selected the type of treatment and program press to set the output or
start or stop the treatment. START/STOP also cancels the SET mode.
D. Increase/Decrease OUTPUT A. Press rocker switch to the right to increase output current. Press to the left to
decrease output current.
E. Increase/Decrease OUTPUT B. Press rocker switch to the right to increase output current. Press to the left to
decrease output current.
F. Increase/Decrease Beat frequency or TIME OFF Press rocker switch to the right to increase the duration of the
TIME OFF period; press to the left to decrease the duration of the TIME OFF period during MFAC, LVPC or HVPC modes. Press rocker switch to the right to increase BEAT (or base) frequency; press to the left to decrease BEAT frequency during INTERFERENTIAL modes.
G. Increase/decrease SWEEP frequency or TIME ON. Press rocker switch to the right to increase duration of
TIME ON period; press to the left to decrease the duration of the TIME ON period during MFAC, LVPC or HVPC modes. Press rocker switch to the right to increase SWEEP (or spectrum) frequency; press to the left to decrease SWEEP frequency during INTERFERENTIAL mode.
H. Timer/parameter switch. Increases/decreases treatment time or changes parameters in set mode. I. Select single channel HVPC protocol when pressed. J. Selects LVPC protocol when pressed. K. Selects MFAC (Russian style stimulation) protocol when pressed. L. Select Interferential (IFC) protocol mode. M. Patient Safety Input Switch N. Charging/line operation indicator LED. O. Battery charger input jack. P. Output for HVPC.
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Q. Output for channel “B” in IFC, MFAC and LVPC modes. R. Output for channel “A” in IFC, MFAC and LVPC modes. S. Lead wire adapter – 3 pin. T. Super twist LCD graphics display for all functions and parameters. The graphics screen allows display of:
Modality selected
Program selected
Time remaining
Bar graph for timing
On-Off time, delay and ramps
Beat frequency and sweep ranges
Sweep rate and modulation selection
Burst or pulse frequency
Phase duration and interphase interval
Output voltage or current
Vector selection
Battery condition
Display contrast
Button speeds and delay

Factory Settings

The OMNISTIM
These are generally suitable for most clinicians. To adjust these default settings proceed as follows:
1. When the main screen comes up and states “SELECT MODALITY/PROGRAM” push the SELECT
PARAMETERS button repeatedly to display the factory settings. You will then be able to adjust the selected factory settings by pressing the TIME/PARAMETER up/down button. The new settings will be saved from use to use as long as you do not remove the batteries or allow a full discharge of the unit.
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500 comes with the following factory settings:
Button Speed, A & B Output 87 Button Speed, Beat, etc. 93 Button Delay, all 40 Audio ON Screen Contrast 5
2. The screen contrast sets the appropriate viewing angle for easy screen legibility.
3. The button speed for output A & B sets the speed at which output will increase and decrease when you
push the buttons. This should generally be set at a slower speed (80 - 90) so as not to startle the patient.
4. The Button speed BEAT Etc. controls the scrolling speed of all of the remaining buttons on the system. A
speed of 90 to 95 is typical if you have good coordination and hand control.
5. The button delay represents the amount of time that you have to push and hold the buttons down before
they will begin to increment automatically at the button speed. The smaller the number the faster the response time.
6. Audio on or off disables or enables the audio system that beeps at the end of the treatment and during the
NMES programs.
NOTE: The factory settings cannot be accessed during operation and are only available following the start up screen. The settings will reset to their initial d efault parameters if the ba tteries are removed or the unit is fully discharged. To restore the new settings follow the procedure in Appendix I.
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Battery Charger / Power Supply Operation

Before using the OMNISTIM
1. Verify that rechargeable batteries are installed within the OMNISTIM
2. Check to see that the battery type selector switch located inside the battery compartment has been switched
to the rechargeable position.
If you plug in the charger, after two seconds, the charge LED on the OMNISTIM
batteries are fully charged, the LED blinks. If you plug in the charger during treatment or when the unit is ON the LED turns off. (The charging continues but at a trickle and does not cause the LED to glow.) When you turn OFF the unit after two seconds the LED comes on to announce charging.
NOTE: If non-rechargeable batteries are used:
1. Do not use the charger.
2. Make sure that the rechargeable/non-rechargeable selector switch in the bottom of the battery
compartment is in the non-rechargeable position.
Life expectancies of batteries under nominal (20 mA IFC, 40 mA MFAC, 100v HVPC) load conditions:
4.4Ah NiCad rechargeable batteries - 10 Hours.
Alkaline non-rechargeable batteries - 100 Hours.
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500 battery charger/power supply:
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500 battery compartment.
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500 is illuminated. After the
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Operational Sequence

SET OUTPUT A/B A:00 mA B:00 mA r2.0
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1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. The display panel will illuminate. There will be no
stimulation current and the unit will be in the SELECT MODALITY/PROGRAM mode.
2. At this time select the treatment modality desired and the appropriate treatment protocol by using the
modality buttons (2) to select HVPC, LVPC, MFAC or IFC protocols.
3. Now position the electrodes on the patient, connect the electrode plug(s) and press the START/STOP
button (3/5). The program parameters will disappear and be replaced with the screen seen above.
The bar graph on the lower right of the display shows the relative outputs of the two channels primarily with respect to Time On and Time Off and Vector operation. The numeric displays on the lower left show the output intensities into a 500-ohm load. Each time a treatment is commenced, the output current level is reset to zero; this ensures that your patient cannot receive an initial shock due to the current output, inadvertently, being left at a high setting from a previous treatment. The patient safety switch is a remote duplicate of the Start/Stop switch and therefore resets the outputs to zero.
4. Adjust output by pressing the up/down (4) for channel A and channel B. Once desired output intensity is
selected, press START/STOP button (3/5) to display timer and to initiate treatment.
5. Press the SELECT PARAMETERS button to modify any settings. Press the MODIFY TIME / PARAM up or
down buttons to adjust the desired treatment time, or other settings, if you wish to change from the default settings. Set the timer for the desired treatment time. Pressing the switch up or down, increases or decreases the duration from a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum of 60 minutes. The timer will count down to zero during treatment; when zero is reached a warning tone is emitted from the unit, the treatment current is switched off and Treatment Off is displayed. Pressing the START/STOP button (3/5) will shut off the warning tone. If the unit is left unattended, the warning tone is emitted for ten seconds before power is automatically switched off. Note that the treatment time is preset for each program but may be adjusted at will during the treatment.
NOTE: When selecting the MFAC or LVPC alternate or delayed modes the system will allow first set up of output A followed by set up of output B. Pushing the START/STOP SET output again will start the u nit timing cycles if applicable in the program.
6. During operation the parameters may be altered within the program at will by selecting the set mode. See
set mode operation and adjustable parameters for each modality.
7. Once the treatment is completed, remove the electrodes from the patient and disconnect the lead wires from
the electrodes.
8. Turn the unit off by pressing the power button.
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TREATMENT GUIDELINES

Introduction to Medium Frequency Currents

Medium frequency (MF) currents may be described as electrical currents applied to the body for therapeutic purposes, which fall in the range of 1000 to 10,000 cycles per second (Hz). This is in contrast to low frequency currents (0.1 to 1000 Hz) such as LVPC, HVPC, and high frequency currents (1 million Hz and beyond), which include ultrasound, shortwave and microwave diathermy. Medium frequency currents are very advantageous for clinical use due to their ease of skin penetration at lower intensities.
Normal human skin reacts differently to different frequencies of current. Specifically, there is an inverse relationship between the frequency of the applied current and the skin’s resistance to it. Medium frequency alternating currents in the range of 1000 or 5000 Hz provide markedly lower resistance to penetration than low frequency electrical stimulation commonly used in TENS, LVPC, and HVPC stimulation. Medium frequency currents can be used in Bipolar or in Quadripolar Interferential mode for patient treatment.
With medium frequency currents, the energy of each individual pulse is low providing for stimulation of only one or two neurons. Since the pulses are coming in very rapid succession, stimulation of surrounding neurons occurs prior to completion of the previous neurons refractory period. This allows for asynchronous activation of individual sensory neurons, mimicking the natural physiologic process of the intact nervous system. This is not the case with low frequency stimulators (0.1 to 1000Hz), which are capable of only stimulus synchronous neural activation.
Medium frequency currents provide rapid analgesic effects. This occurs due to rapid depolarization of non­myelinated pain-transmitting fibers, which block pain transmission, further contributing to high muscle contraction capabilities. Additionally, medium frequency currents have been shown to alter the vascular dynamics affecting local and possibly systemic blood flow to the muscle(s) being stimulated. The unique characteristics of medium frequency currents, (higher percent duty cycle, higher average current intensity, and wider pulse widths), can significantly increase blood flow by altering the metabolic activity of muscles.
PLOT IMPEDANCE AS A FUNCTION OF FREQUENCY USING EPIDUCTIVE SYSTEMS
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Electrode Application Techniques

The following electrode placement diagrams are a theoretical representation of treatment set-ups using the
OMNISTIM
Electrode placement is dependent on the etiology of the condition.

Monopolar (Mono-Polar) Technique

This technique may use two electrodes of different sizes. The smaller, or “active” electrode can be positioned over the segmental innervation or peripheral nerve path of the involved tissue, or over a distal location overlying any muscle that is not an antagonist to the muscle being stimulated.
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500. Monopolar, bipolar and quadripolar techniques are illustrated for various areas of the body.
CERVICAL MONOPOLAR
PLACEMENT OF
ELECTRODES

Bipolar (Bi-Polar) Technique

This is the most commonly used technique for muscle stimulation. This technique utilizes two electrodes but not exclusively of the same size. One electrode should be applied over the motor point and the other electrode over the belly of the muscle as far away from the motor point as possible. This technique allows for more effective muscle and nerve fiber recruitment since the entire neural innervation of the muscle is furnished with current.
CERVICAL BIPOLAR
PLACEMENT OF
ELECTRODES
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Quadripolar (Quadri-Polar) Technique

This technique requires the use of two output channels and four electrodes usually, but not exclusively of the same size. The two electrodes from one channel are usually placed diagonally across the tissue area or joint to be treated with the second channel electrodes placed on the opposite diagonal. This ensures that the current will intersect and thus provide and interferential pattern.
CERVICAL QUADRIPOLAR
PLACEMENT OF
ELECTRODES
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Treatment Preparation

Skin Inspection

Thoroughly cleanse the treated area with soap and water to remove oils, creams, dirt, and sweat; this will ensure uniform current conduction across the skin. After cleansing, inspect and evaluate the skin’s integrity and sensation prior to treatment. Avoid absent or diminished sensation; if unavoidable, treat with caution. Establishment of acceptable intensity levels for desensitized areas may be related to the intensity levels tolerated on normal skin in opposite or related body parts. Frequently monitor the intensity level and skin response during all treatments.
Stinging, burning or other painful sensation under the electrodes on normal or desensitized areas is an indication of increased current density under part or all of the electrode surface. In this case, slowly but immediately reduce the current intensity to zero; remove the electrodes to inspect the surface skin. Recheck your application techniques.
Immediately after treatment, clean and thoroughly inspect the skin under the electrode. Peripheral vasodilation along with systemic vasomotor responses can lead to redness (hyperemia) directly under both electrodes. Inform the patient of this normal after effect and that the redness will disappear within an hour or two. Apply topical agents to the reddened area under the electrodes if needed to decrease post-treatment irritation. Persistent skin irritation could be due to repeated stimulation of the same electrode site or a possible allergic reaction to the conductive mediums, tapes, elastic wraps, and/or cleaning and disinfectant solutions. Therefore, use additional electrode stimulation sites to decrease or eliminate skin irritation on electrically sensitive patients. If skin irritation persists with alternate site applications, decrease the treatment times and lower the intensities; if necessary, discontinue treatment. If an allergic reaction is suspected, attempt to identify and change the allergic substance(s). If skin irritation persists, discontinue treatment until the source of irritation is determined.
By far the most common causes which lead to machines being incorrectly reported as faulty are inadequate or improper conductive medium interface or lead wire breakage. Because of the increased current density available with pulsed or continuous medium frequency currents, a proportionally greater degree of conductive medium interface problems exists and should be monitored by the clinician.

ACP Reusable Electrodes

Remove the electrodes from their foil packaging. Cleanse the skin then apply the electrodes over the treatment site points according to the electrode placements techniques described in this manual. Various sizes of electrodes are available dependent upon muscle size of the area to be treated. Follow the enclosed infection control procedures. Review the warnings and application directions on the electrode packaging.
NOTE: The use of conductive mediums other than specifically approved pre-gelled or self adhering electrodes such as ultrasound gel or lotion, hand or body lotion, electrolyte spray mist, paper towels, non-approved reusable or disposable pre-gelled or self-adhering electrodes—are contraindicated for use with OMNISTIM

Lead Wires

Inspect the full length of the lead wires for signs of frayed or cut wires and loose connections where the lead wires join the stereo jack plug and tip pins. Insert the stereo plug completely. Allow the lead wires to hang freely with no excessive strain on the stereo plug insulator.
Periodically check the lead wires by checking their conductivity with an Ohmmeter. With the lead wire pin tips together, measure the resistance between the tip and ring conductors of the stereo plug. The resistance should measure very near to zero. If the resistance remains near to zero when the pin tips are disconnected from each other, a short exists in the stereo plug insulator; replace the lead wire set.
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INFECTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND PRINCIPLES OF USE

Definitions

Barrier Film – One-time use, disposable plastic film for use over touch/operator surfaces of equipment to
reduce risks of cross-contamination and need for high level disinfection of equipment between patients.
Germicidal Disposable Wipe – Low level and/or intermediate level disposable germicidal disinfectant
wipe for use on electrotherapeutic devices and accessories.
Plastic Lead Wire Sleeve – Barrier to be used on electrical stimulation lead wires, covering the junction of
lead wire and electrode wire.

Universal Precautions – Body Substance Isolation

Universal Precautions (UP) must be implemented in the care of all patients to protect employees from occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns) should be available and worn by staff when occupational exposure to blood, body fluids containing blood, semen and vaginal secretions is likely to occur. Health care workers with exudating lesions or weeping dermatitis should refrain from all direct patient care and from handling patient care equipment until the condition resolves. Equipment must be cleaned/disinfected and protective barriers used when appropriate.

Cleaning/Disinfecting of the OMNISTIM® 500

Modality equipment shall be cleaned/disinfected per facility infection control policy. ACP recommends the
following guidelines:

Cleaning and Low Level Disinfection

This is a recommended daily housekeeping practice to keep the equipment clean and free of contaminants which could contribute to transmission of infection. The following practices are recommended for use when treating intact skin without the presence of physiologic fluids such as blood and urine.
Clean equipment daily with ACP germicidal wipes. At the end of the day, wipe common contact surfaces,
such as control panel and lead wires, with germicidal disposable wipe and allow to air dry. This technique
will inactivate M. tuberculosis as well as most bacteria and viruses. This will also facilitate removal of
organic material contaminants from equipment.
Disposable/reusable electrodes are for individual patient use only and should not be used on multiple patients.

Intermediate Level Disinfection and Barriers

This method is recommended to keep the equipment clean and free of contaminants when used between patients for treatment of non-intact skin or incontinence management, where there is an increased risk of patient cross­contamination. The following are the recommended practices:
After each use, clean common contact surfaces, such as control panel and lead wires with ACP germicidal
wipes.
With a second ACP germicidal cloth, wipe again leaving surfaces wet for at least 5 minutes. Allow the
surface to air dry before patient use.
Barriers should also be used on the equipment for treatment of non-intact skin or incontinence
management. This technique will inactivate M. tuberculosis as well as most bacteria and viruses.
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Use of Barriers – Intermediate Level Disinfection

The use of an all-purpose barrier film provides surface protection from cross-contamination resulting from a variety of applications. This procedure should be used whenever dealing with non-intact skin or the chance of coming in contact with bodily fluids. Barrier film is designed to cover any surface that may be touched during a patient treatment to help prevent cross-contamination. Barrier film is for single-use only. The film is discarded after each patient treatment. The procedure for use is as follows:
1. Wash hands.
2. Apply intermediate level disinfection prior to barrier application.
3. Select, tear and place a length of barrier film to fit over the
operatory surfaces of the OMNISTIM
4. Select and cut with clean scissors a 2-foot length of plastic sleeve and fit
over the lead wire and the electrode cabling.
5. Prepare any items which may come in contatct with the therapist during
treatment, such as pens, assessment tools, cart handles, etc.
6. Set up the patient per guidelines for the procedure.
7. Provide treatment as appropriate.
8. Discard all disposables.
9. With clean gloves, remove the plastic film from the OMNISTIM
and discard.
10. Remove the plastic sleeve from the lead wire by sliding it toward the
electrode. Remove the electrode and discard with the sleeve.
11. Intermediate disinfect the OMNISTIM
treatment application.
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MODES OF OPERATON: Protocol Reference Sheets

Interferential Current (IFC)
STIMULATION PARAMETERS MECHANISM OF ACTION APPLICATION TECHNIQUE OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE
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ANALGESIA - SENSORY SEGMENTAL SUB ACUTE
Symptomatic relief of pain from localized dermatome or segmental origin.
ANALGESIA - MOTOR NON - SEGMENTAL ­CHRONIC
Symptomatic relief of pain with inflammation, and pain of generalized or multi-segmental nature.
ANALGESIA / MOTOR­SENSORY SUB-ACUTE CHRONIC
Symptomatic relief of pain with inflammation, and pain of local, generalized single or multi­segmental nature.
ANALGESIA SENSORY­MOTOR ACUTE SUB-ACUTE
Symptomatic relief of pain with Inflammation, pain of local, generalized single or multi­segmental nature.
5000Hz 80/120 BPS continuous
Vector Fast 90
Treatment time of 15 minutes
2500Hz – 2/6 BPS continuous
Vector Fast 90
Treatment time of 15 minutes
5000Hz – 15/2/100 BPS
Vector Fast 90
Treatment time of 30 minutes
5000Hz – 100/2 BPS continuous
Vector Fast 90
Treatment time of 30 minutes
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Sensory stimulation activates A-beta fibers causing the release of spinal Enkephalin and Dynorphin to block pain at the segmental level (Gate Control). Duration of relief is typically from 30 min to 2 hrs. Fast onset of relief usually within 20 minutes.
Motor level stimulation activates motor and A-delta fibers causing the release of Bendorphin systemically. Duration of relief is typically from 2-6 hours. Slow Onset of relief usually within 30 minutes to 1 hour
Combines motor and sensory stimulation. Starts with motor and ends with sensory. More aggressive protocol. Duration of relief is typically from 2-6 hours. Slower onset of relief usually within 30 minutes.
Combines sensory and motor stimulation. Starts with sensory and ends with motor. Less aggressive protocol. Duration of relief is typically from 2-6 hours. Faster onset of relief usually within 20 minutes.
Target tissue - superficial and deep. Bilateral, bipolar or quadripolar through the painful area or over the involved spinal segments. Apply parallel to incision line for post op pain management. Set intensity to elicit a pleasant tingling sensation, just below muscle contraction.
Target tissue - superficial and deep. Bipolar placement over local and distal acu / trigger points; quadripolar placement over area of local pain; or quadripolar placement at spinal segment. Set intensity to elicit a moderate muscle twitch.
Target tissue - superficial and deep. Bipolar placement over local and distal acu / trigger points; quadripolar placement over area of local pain; or quadripolar placement at spinal segment. Set intensity to elicit a moderate muscle twitch.
Target tissue - superficial and deep. Bipolar placement over local and distal acu / trigger points; quadripolar placement over area of local pain; or quadripolar placement at spinal segment. Set intensity to elicit a strong tingling sensation just under muscle contraction.
Press IFC button until screen reads "ANALGESIA - SENSORY"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUTS A-B"
Set Outputs A and B until the patient feels the desired sensation.
Press START / STOP and T15 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
Press IFC button until screen reads "ANALGESIA - MOTOR"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUTS A-B"
Set Outputs A and B until the patient feels the desired sensation.
Press START / STOP and T15 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
Press IFC button until screen reads "ANALGESIA/MOTOR - SENSORY"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUTS A-B"
Set Outputs A and B until the patient feels the desired sensation.
Press START / STOP and T30 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
Press IFC button until screen reads "ANALGESIA/SENSORY - MOTOR"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUTS A-B"
Set Outputs A and B until the patient feels the desired sensation.
Press START / STOP and T30 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
ANALGESIA NERVE BLOCK LOCAL ACUTE
Symptomatic relief of pain from localized dermal or segmental origin.
5000Hz Continuous
Vector OFF
Treatment time of 10 minutes
Blocks pain by causing a temporary nerve block through reactive depolarization (Conduction block) of the pain signal on its way to the spinal input. Also known as Wedensky inhibition. Duration of relief is typically from 1-2 hours Faster onset of relief usually within 5-10 minutes.
Target tissue - superficial and deep. Bipolar placement over local nerve; quadripolar placement over area of local pain; quadripolar placement at spinal segment. Set intensity to a numb-gripping sensation just under muscle contraction.
Press IFC button until screen reads "ANALGESIA NERVE BLOCK"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUTS A-B"
Set Outputs A and B until the patient feels the desired sensation.
Press START / STOP and T10 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
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NMES EDEMA-MUSCLE PUMP
Increase circulation, venous and lymphatic return through muscle pump.
NMES - MUSCLE SPASM
Relaxation of muscle spasm.
HI PERFORMANCE MFAC RE-ED STRENGTH
Treatment of muscle disuse atrophy for strength development.
HI PERFORMANCE MFAC RE-ED POWER
Treatment of muscle disuse atrophy for power development.
NMES - SEQ RE-ED
Activates muscles sequentially to simulate functional movement or firing patterns.
SPASTICITY REDUCTION RECIPROCAL INHIBITION
Reduces muscle tone (Spasm) of spastic muscle.
Medium Frequency Alternating Current (MFAC)
STIMULATION PARAMETERS MECHANISM OF ACTION APPLICATION TECHNIQUE OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE
Press MFAC until screen reads "NMES EDEMA-MUSCLE PUMP"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUT A"
5000Hz - 35 BPS
4 Sec “ON” time and 12 Sec “OFF” time
Reciprocal (alternating) timing pattern
Ramps 2 Sec “ON/OFF”
Treatment time of 15 minutes
5000 Hz - 80 BPS
10Sec “ON” time and 10Sec “OFF” time
Channels fire simultaneously
Ramps are set for 3 Sec “ON/OFF”
Treatment time of 15 minutes
2500Hz – 75 BPS
10Sec “ON” time and 50Sec “OFF” time
Channels fire simultaneously
Ramps are set for 2 Sec “ON/OFF”
Treatment time of 10 minutes.
2500Hz - 70 BPS
10Sec “ON” time and 50Sec “OFF” time
Channels fire simultaneously
Ramps are set for .2 Sec “ON” and 1
Sec “OFF”
Treatment time of 10 minutes
2500Hz - 70 BPS
10Sec “ON” time and 50Sec “OFF” time
Channels fire sequentially with a .2 Sec
delay
Ramps are set for 2 Sec “ON/OFF”
Treatment time of 15 minutes
5000 Hz - 80 BPS
2500Hz - 50 BPS
12Sec “ON” time and 18Sec “OFF” time
Channels fire simultaneously
Ramps are set for 6 Sec “ON” and 2
Sec “OFF”
Treatment time of 20 minutes
Activation of muscle causing contraction of the agonist and antagonist to move the joint. The muscle pump action compresses fluids into the venous and lymphatic return, while improving blood flow to the edematous tissue.
Activation of muscle with electrical stimulation with a 1:1 ratio of on/off times causes muscle fatigue reducing muscle spasm. Sensory stimulation of the muscles also reduces pain and thus reflex muscle spasm.
Activation of muscle with electrical stimulation at a high intensity for a short time with long on/off ramps reduces atrophy and improves strength The patient should participate to the extent possible by contracting during the stimulation on time.
Activation of muscle with electrical stimulation at a high intensity for a short time with short “ON/OFF” ramps reduces atrophy and improves power. The patient should participate to the extent possible by contracting during the stimulation on time.
Activation of muscle causing contraction of the muscles in a sequential manner. May be used to retrain functional activity and reduce disuse atrophy in activities such as gait training for activation of swing phase to heel strike.
Stimulation of the spastic muscle's antagonists activates reciprocal inhibition of the spastic muscle reducing tone. Slow ramps decrease the potential to trigger spasticity of the agonist. Duration of relief is typically from 2-3 hours.
Target tissue - superficial and deep muscle groups and large joints. Bipolar set-up over agonist and antagonist muscles for target joint. Set intensity to elicit muscle contraction causing pain free joint movement typically a grade 3-4 muscle contraction. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue.
Target tissue - superficial and deep muscle groups. Bipolar set-up over agonist and antagonist muscles for target muscle. Set intensity to elicit a grade 2-3 muscle contraction.
Target tissue - larger superficial and deep muscle groups Bipolar set-up over agonist and antagonist muscles for target muscle. Set intensity to elicit a grade 3-5 muscle contraction. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue. Restrict joint movement by holding manually, or using weights or exercise bands.
Target tissue - larger superficial and deep muscle groups Bipolar set-up over agonist and antagonist muscles for target muscle. Set intensity to elicit a grade 3-5 muscle contraction. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue. Restrict joint movement by holding manually, or using weights or exercise bands.
Target tissue - larger superficial and deep muscle groups. Bipolar set-up over the muscles to be sequentially stimulated. Ch A fires first followed by Ch B. The delay and ramps may be adjusted using th e set parameter functions to simulate the desired fu nctional pattern. Set intensity to elicit a grade 3-5 muscle contraction. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue. Restrict joint movement by holding manuall y, or using weights or exercise bands.
A single channel (A or B) is used over the spastic muscle's antagonist. Set intensity to elicit a grade2-3 muscle contraction. Ensure the intensity is not too high to induce overflow activation of the spastic muscle. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue and inhibition of spasticity.
Set Output A until the desired contraction of the Ch A muscle group is obtained.
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUT B"
Set Output B until the desired contraction of the Ch B muscle group is
obtained.
Press START / STOP and T15 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
Press MFAC until screen reads "NMES - MUSCLE SPASM"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUTS A-B"
Set Outputs A and B until the desired contraction level is obtained
Press START / STOP and T15 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
Press MFAC until screen reads "HI PERFORMANCE MFAC RE-ED STRENGTH"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUTS A-B"
Set Outputs A and B until the desired contraction level is obtained
Press START / STOP and T10 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
Press MFAC until screen reads "HI PERFORMANCE MFAC RE-ED POWER"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUTS A-B"
Set Outputs A and B until the desired contraction level is obtained
Press START / STOP and T10 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
Press MFAC until screen reads "NMES - SEQ RE-ED"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUTS A-B"
Set Outputs A and B until the desired contraction level is obtained
Press START / STOP and T15 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
Press MFAC until screen reads "SPASTICITY REDUCTION RECIPROCAL INHIBITION "
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUTS A-B"
Set Outputs A and B until the desired contraction level is obtained
Press START / STOP and T20 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety
switch is pressed.
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ANALGESIA SENSORY
Symptomatic relief of pain from localized dermatome or segmental origin. Increase circulation.
ANALGESIA MOTOR
Symptomatic relief of pain with inflammation, or pain of a generalized or multi­segmental nature.
NMES - R.O.M.
To provide estim assisted passive or active assisted R.O.M. at a joint.
NMES RE-ED
Treatment of muscle disuse atrophy for strength development.
NMES RE-ED ENDURANCE
Treatment of muscle disuse atrophy for endurance development.
DENERVATED MUSCLE D.C.
Low Volt Pulsed Current (LVPC)
STIMULATION PARAMETERS MECHANISM OF ACTION APPLICATION TECHNIQUE OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE
Press LVPC button until screen reads "ANALGESIA SENSORY".
Press START / STOP until screen reads “SET OUTPUTS A-B".
Set Outputs A and B until the patient feels the desired sensation.
Press START / STOP and T20 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER
button.
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety switch is pressed.
Press LVPC button until screen reads "ANALGESIA MOTOR".
Press START / STOP until screen reads “SET OUTPUTS A-B".
Set Outputs A and B until the patient feels the desired sensation.
Press START / STOP and T20 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER
button.
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety switch is pressed.
Press LVPC until screen reads "NMES - R.O.M."
Press START / STOP until screen reads “SET OUTPUTS A-B".
Set Outputs A and/or B until the desired contraction level is obtained.
Press START / STOP and T30 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER
button.
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety switch is pressed.
Press LVPC until screen reads "NMES RE-ED".
Press START / STOP until screen reads “SET OUTPUTS A-B".
Set Outputs A and/or B until the desired contraction level is obtained.
Press START / STOP and T15 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER
button.
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety switch is pressed.
Press LVPC until screen reads "NMES RE-ED ENDURANCE".
Press START / STOP until screen reads "SET OUTPUTS A-B".
Set Outputs A and/or B until the desired contraction level is obtained.
Press START / STOP and T30 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER
button.
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient safety switch is pressed.
Do not use this protocol.
Protocol requires the use of a DC adapter which is no longer available
from ACP.
100Hz - 80uSec PD Continuous
Treatment time of 20 minutes
4Hz - 250uSec PD Continuous
Treatment time of 20 minutes
35Hz - 200uSec PD
4 Sec “ON” time and 12 Sec “OFF” time
Simultaneous timing pattern
Ramps are set for 2 Sec “ON/OFF”
Treatment time of 30 minutes
50Hz - 200uSec PD
10 Sec “ON” time and 50 Sec “OFF” time
Channels fire simultaneously
Ramps are set for 2 Sec “ON/OFF”
Treatment time of 15 minutes
10Hz - 200uSec PD
5 Sec “ON” time and 30 Sec “OFF” time
Channels fire simultaneously
Ramps are set for 1 Sec “ON/OFF”
Treatment time of 30 minutes
No longer used
Sensory stimulation reduces pain through segmental release of Enkephalin and Dynorphin (Gate Control). It also activates local vasodilation increasing local circulation. Application of negative polarity over the edematous site has been demonstrated to reduce post-traumatic edema in clinical trials.
Motor level stimulation activates motor and A-delta fibers causing the release of Bendorphin systemically Duration of relief is typically from 2-6 hours Slow Onset of relief usually within 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Activation of muscle causing contraction of the agonist and antagonist to move the joint and improve the R.O.M. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue.
Activation of muscle with electrical stimulation at a high intensity for a short time reduces disuse atrophy and improves strength and power. The patient should participate to the extent possible by contracting during the stimulation “ON” time. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue.
Activation of muscle with electrical stimulation at lower intensity for a longer time reduces disuse atrophy and improves endurance. The patient should participate to the extent possible by contracting during the stimulation "ON" time. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue.
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Target tissue-superficial. Bilateral bipolar through the painful area or over the involved spinal segments. Apply parallel to incision line for post-op pain management. Set intensity to elicit a pleasant tingling sensation, just below muscle contraction.
Target tissue-superficial. Bipolar placement over local and distal acu / trigger point or at spinal segmental level. Set intensity to elicit a motor twitch.
Target tissue - smaller superficial muscle groups. Bipolar set-up over agonist muscle for targeted joint. Set intensity to elicit muscle contraction causing pain free joint movement typically a grade 3-4 muscle contraction.
Target tissue - smaller superficial muscle groups. Bipolar set-up over agonist and antagonist muscl es. Set intensity to elicit a grade 3-5 muscle contraction. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue. Restrict joint movement by holding manually, or usi ng weights or exercise bands.
Target tissue - smaller superficial muscle groups. Bipolar set-up over agonist and antagonist muscles for target muscle. Set intensity to elicit a grade 2-4 muscle contraction. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue. Restrict joint movement by holding manuall y, or using weights or exercise bands.
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LOW INTENSITY D.C.
No longer used
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HVPC SENSORY
Symptomatic relief of pain from localized dermatome or segmental origin Increase circulation. Increase circulation.
EDEMA-MUSCLE PUMP
Increase circulation, venous and lymphatic return through muscle pump.
High Volt Pulsed Current (HVPC)
STIMULATION PARAMETERS MECHANISM OF ACTION APPLICATION TECHNIQUE OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE
Press HVPC until screen reads "HVPC SENSORY"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUT A
INTENSITY"
Set Output A/HVPC unt il the patient feels the desired sensation.
Press START / STOP and T20 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The tr eatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient
safety switch is pressed.
Press HVPC until screen reads "EDEMA - MUSCLE PUMP"
Press START / STOP until screen reads " SET OUTPUT A
INTENSITY"
Set Output A/HVPC until the desired contraction level is obtained
Press START / STOP and T20 will display in upper right corner.
Adjust treatment time if necessary using the TIME/PARAMETER button
The treatment will end at the end of the preset time or if the patient
safety switch is pressed.
125Hz + or – Polarity Continuous
Treatment time of 20-45 minutes
50Hz + or – Polarity
4 Sec “ON” time 12 Sec “OFF” time
Single channel only (A)
Ramps 2 Sec “ON/OFF”
Treatment time of 20 minutes
Sensory stimulation reduces pain through segmental release of Enkephalin and Dynorphin (Gate Control). It also activates local vasodilation increasing local circulation. Application of negative polarity over the edematous site has been demonstrated to reduce post-traumatic edema in clinical trials.
Activation of muscle causing contraction of the agonist to move the joint. The muscle pump action compresses fluids into the venous and lymphatic return, while improving blood flow to the edematous tissue. Reduce treatment time based on muscle fatigue.
Target tissue - superficial and deep. Bipolar, appropriate polarity through the target tissue return electrode at spinal segmental electrode or local nerve. Set intensity to elicit a pleasant tingling sensation, just below the muscle contraction.
Target tissue - superficial and deep muscle groups and joints. Bipolar set-up over agonist muscle for target joint or edematous tissue. Set intensity to elicit muscle contraction causing pain free joint movement typically a grade 3-4 muscle contraction.
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STIMULATION THERAPY MODES

Interferential Current Therapy (IFC)
The new Webster Encyclopedia Dictionary of the English Language defines interference as “the mutual action of waves of any kind (water, sound, heat or light) upon each other, by which the vibrations and their effects are increased, diminished or neutralized.”
As such, interferential current (IFC) therapy requires at least two signal sources, which “interfere” within the tissue to be treated. The resulting interference of the generators generates therapeutically useful stimulation of the area undergoing treatment. Interferential current therapy technique relies on amplitude differences between two or more isolated independent signals to produce fields of higher or lower intensity within the tissue.
The purpose of interferential current therapy is to provide deep tissue treatment, which is not generally obtainable with conventional electrotherapy approaches. Its primary application is in the reduction of pain and in the stimulation of increased blood flow in the deeper tissues and muscles.
1. Frequency Difference (FD) Technique
Dr. Hans Nemec, an Austrian physician, first introduced the concept of frequency difference interferential current therapy to the medical community in the late forties. The original U.S. patent (2,622,601) for the technique was filed on October 27, 1948 and granted on December 23, 1952. It has since expired and many manufacturers worldwide produce interferential current therapy devices according to Dr. Nemec’s original method.
Simply stated, electric currents with frequencies in the range of 1000-10,000 Hz, known as medium frequency currents, are run through the tissue to be treated. These frequencies inhibit nerve conduction based on the fact that they cause temporary nerve membrane depolarization while present. This effect is known as Wedensky Inhibition. Medium frequency currents have an inhibitory effect on pain transmission and sensation within the field of treatment. This effect is responsible for the decreased sensation under the stimulation electrodes. Medium frequencies are also selected due to their excellent tissue penetration. This occurs as a result of the decreased tissue resistance at higher frequencies.
If the frequencies of the two generators are not the same, then a beat frequency (which is the difference between the two signal frequencies) is produced at right angles to the plane of the four stimulation electrodes. This beat frequency modulates the medium frequency current to produce a burst medium frequency within the tissues.
The effects of frequency difference interferential current therapy may be described as follows:
a. Stimulation of deep tissue only with two fields. b. Produces surface Nerve Block via Wedensky Inhibition (helpful in acute pain treatment).
2. Vector Technique
In order to move the position of the deep interferential fields, researchers developed systems to alter the relative amplitudes between stimulation channels in interferential stimulators. This alteration of relative amplitude changes the phase relationships and the position of the summated field in the tissue.
Advantages of Dynamic Vector:
1. When the patient expresses a poor pain location
and cannot indicate whether or not the therapy feels the strongest at the subjectively perceived location of the problem.
2. When the target tissue area is extremely large.
3. When you wish to increase the amount of current
density in the tissues to obtain a higher therapeutic dosage.
4. When your electrode placement sites are less than
optimal.
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3. IFC FF-Full Field Mode:
The well-known attributes of modulated medium frequency currents, i.e. deep tissue penetration, asynchronous neural stimulation, and low tissue resistance, allows the creation of an interferential therapy system capable of both deep and superficial stimulation with the goals of maximizing sensory inputs. This technique is referred to as full field interferential current therapy. Full field amplitude summation interferential current therapy relies on the addition and subtraction of two intersecting currents within the tissue. This effect is based on the relative phase differences between the currents at different positions in the field. The
following technique is used in the OMNISTIM
®
500 when in the full field mode of operation.
The highest intensity field is obtained in the deep tissue at bisecting angles to the out-of-phase electrodes. This technique offers three stimulation fields.
Amplitude Summation - IFC Technique
Three zones of
stimulation
AMPLITUDE SUMMATION IFC TECHNIQUE
RATE SCAN ON OR OFF
2500 or 5000 Hz Pulsed at 100Hz
2500 or 5000 Hz Pulsed at 100Hz
sensory
2500 or 5000 Hz Pulsed at 100Hz
Should the clinician desire rapid analgesia and maximum comfort in both the surface and deep tissues, continuous
non-modulated MF currents may be used with the OMNISTIM
®
, which will produce strong nerve blocks (Wedensky Inhibition) throughout the entire treatment field. This is often useful in the mobilization of joints, prior to transverse friction massage, or for relieving acute pain. It should be noted that this technique would produce only transient relief of pain.
The effects of full field interferential current therapy may be described as follows:
RATE SCAN ON OR OFF
2500 or 5000 Hz Pulsed at 100Hz
a. Stimulation of deep and surface
tissues.
2500 or 5000 Hz
b. May be used to produce deep and
surface analgesia via nerve block (Wedensky Inhibition) when MF mode is used.
4. Interferential Current Therapy IFC Treatment Programs
The IFC mode contains five pre-programmed modes and a custom program, which may be programmed and saved by the user. The custom program will remain as long as the batteries remain charged or are not removed.
Three
zones of
Wedensky
Inhibition
All parameters other than the Carrier frequency may be varied during operation. The following programs are available in IFC mode:
FULL FIELD WEDENSKY INHIBITION
2500 or 5000 Hz
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ANALGESIA – SENSORY (FULL FIELD):
Target tissue is superficial and deep. Sensory stimulation activates A-beta fibers causing the release of spinal Enkephalin and Dynorphin to block pain at the segmental level (Gate Control). Duration of relief is typically from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Fast onset of relief usually within 20 minutes.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IFC Mode: Full Field Carrier frequency: 5.0 KHz Burst frequency: 100Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz
Burst rate scan: 20% 0 – 50% Burst scan time: 10 seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Beat: Sweep: Rate Scan Time: Rate scan: ON ON or OFF
Vector: Fast 90º Auto Intensity: 10% 0 – 20%
Treatment time: 15 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Waveform: Alternating Current Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
OFF, Fast 90º, Slow 90º,
Fast 45º, Slow 45º
ANALGESIA – SENSORY (FREQUENCY DIFFERENCE):
Target is deep tissue. Sensory stimulation activates A-beta fibers causing the release of spinal Enkephalin and Dynorphin to block pain at the segmental level (Gate Control). Duration of relief is typically from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Fast onset of relief usually within 20 minutes.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IFC Mode: Frequency Difference Carrier frequency: 5.0 KHz Burst frequency:
Burst rate scan: Burst scan time: Beat: 80 Hz .0 – 250 Hz Sweep: 120 Hz .0 – 250 Hz Rate Scan Time: 15 Seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Rate scan:
Vector: Fast 90º Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20%
Treatment time: 15 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Waveform: Alternating Current Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
OFF, Fast 90º, Slow 90º,
Fast 45º, Slow 45º
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ANALGESIA – MOTOR (FULL FIELD):
Target tissue is superficial and deep. Motor level stimulation activates motor and A-delta fibers causing the release of Bendorphin systemically. Duration of relief is typically from 2 to 6 hours. Slow onset of relief usually within 30 minutes to 1 hour.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IFC Mode: Full Field Carrier frequency: 2.5 KHz Burst frequency: 4.0 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz
Burst rate scan: 50% 0 – 50% Burst scan time: 10 seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Beat: Sweep: Rate Scan Time: Rate scan: ON On or OFF
Vector: Fast 90º Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20%
Treatment time: 15 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Waveform: Alternating Current Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
ANALGESIA – MOTOR (FREQUENCY DIFFERENCE):
Target is deep tissue. Motor level stimulation activates motor and A-delta fibers causing the release of Bendorphin systemically. Duration of relief is typically from 2 to 6 hours. Slow onset of relief usually within 30 minutes to 1 hour.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IFC Mode: Frequency Difference Carrier frequency: 2.5 KHz Burst frequency:
Burst rate scan: Burst scan time: Beat: 2 Hz .0 – 250 Hz Sweep: 5 Hz .0 – 250 Hz Rate Scan Time: 15 Seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Rate scan:
Vector: Fast 90º Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20%
Treatment time: 20 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Waveform: Alternating Current Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
OFF, Fast 90º, Slow 90º,
Fast 45º, Slow 45º
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
OFF, Fast 90º, Slow 90º,
Fast 45º, Slow 45º
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ANALGESIA / MOTOR – SENSORY:
Target tissue is superficial and deep. Combines motor and sensory stimulation. Starts with motor and ends with sensory. More aggressive protocol. Duration of relief is typically from 2 hours to 6 hours. Slower onset of relief usually within 30 minutes.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IFC Mode: Full Field Carrier frequency: 5.0 KHz Burst frequency: 15 – 2 – 100 Hz Burst rate scan: Burst scan time: Beat: Sweep: Rate Scan Time: Rate scan:
Vector: Fast 90º Auto Intensity: 10% 0 – 20%
Treatment time: 30 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Waveform: Alternating Current Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
OFF, Fast 90º, Slow 90º,
Fast 45º, Slow 45º
ANALGESIA SENSORY – MOTOR:
Target tissue is superficial and deep. Combines sensory and motor stimulation. Starts with sensory and ends with motor. Less aggressive protocol. Duration of relief is typically from 2 hours to 6 hours. Faster onset of relief usually within 20 minutes.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IFC Mode: Full Field Carrier frequency: 5.0 KHz Burst frequency: 100 – 2 Hz Burst rate scan: Burst scan time: Beat: Sweep: Rate Scan Time: Rate scan:
Vector: Fast 90º Auto Intensity: 10% 0 – 20%
Treatment time: 30 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Waveform: Alternating Current Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
OFF, Fast 90º, Slow 90º,
Fast 45º, Slow 45º
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ANALGESIA – NERVE BLOCK:
Blocks pain by causing a temporary nerve block through reactive depolarization (Conduction block) of the pain signal on its way to the spinal input. Also known as Wedensky inhibition. Duration of relief is typically from 1 to 2 hours. Faster onset of relief usually within 5 to 10 minutes.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IFC Mode: Full Field Carrier frequency: 5.0 KHz 5.0 KHz or 10.0 KHz Burst frequency: Burst rate scan: Burst scan time: Beat: Sweep: Rate Scan Time: Rate scan:
Vector: OFF Auto Intensity: 10% 0 – 20%
Treatment time: 10 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Waveform: Alternating Current Output: 0 mA 0 – 70 mA
IFC CUSTOM (FULL FIELD):
Protocol fully adjustable by therapist, which can be customized for surface to deep tissue treatment.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IFC Mode: Full Field Carrier frequency: 5.0 KHz Burst frequency: 80 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz
Burst rate scan: 20% 0 – 50% Burst scan time: 10 seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Beat: Sweep: Rate Scan Time: Rate scan: ON On or OFF
Vector: OFF Auto Intensity: 20% 0 – 20%
Treatment time: 15 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Waveform: Alternating Current Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
OFF, Fast 90º, Slow 90º,
Fast 45º, Slow 45º
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
OFF, Fast 90º, Slow 90º,
Fast 45º, Slow 45º
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IFC CUSTOM (FREQUENCY DIFFERENCE):
Protocol fully adjustable by therapist, which can be customized for deep tissue treatment.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IFC Mode: Frequency Difference Carrier frequency: 5.0 KHz Burst frequency:
Burst rate scan: Burst scan time: Beat: 50 Hz .0 – 250 Hz Sweep: 100 Hz .0 – 250 Hz Rate Scan Time: 15 Seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Rate scan:
Vector: OFF Auto Intensity: 20% 0 – 20%
Treatment time: 20 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Waveform: Alternating Current Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
OFF, Fast 90º, Slow 90º,
Fast 45º, Slow 45º
5. Adjustable Parameters
Pushing the set button during operation brings up the available adjustable parameters. These may be altered during system operation with the exception of the carrier frequency and mode of operation (Full Field or Frequency Difference), which may only be altered when the output is turned off to the patient. (This prevents accidental shock to the patient resulting from the change in pulse charge.) To adjust any parameter simply push the parameter set button at any time during operation. This will display a parameter, which may be changed. Repeated pushing of the parameter set button will continue to display parameters one at a time until all parameters have been displayed. To change the parameter use the timer/parameter set rocker switch on the front panel to increase, decrease or change the value of the parameter.
BEAT - SWEEP: Beat adjustable from .1 - 250 Hz Sweep adjustable from beat to 250 Hz RATE SWEEP TIME: Adjustable from 1-20 seconds CARRIER FREQUENCY: Select 2000, 2500, 4000 or 5000 Hz. VECTOR TECHNIQUE: The vector scans the amplitude of each channel simultaneously. The modulation
may be set to sweep a 45 or 90-degree field. The sweep time of the vector can be set at fast (10 second up and down sweep time) or Slow (60 second up and down sweep time).
AUTO INTENSITY: Adjusts the output during treatment automatically from 0 to 20% user programmable.
IFC FD-Frequency Difference Interferential Mode:
This mode is generally used for treatment of deep tissue with nerve block effects occurring at the surface tissue. Output channel A fixed at 2000, 2500, 4000 or 5000 Hz. Output channel B variable from 0.1 to 250 Hz Beat rate and sweep may be set during treatment.
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Medium Frequency Alternating Current (MFAC)
1. Muscle Stimulation
Since the mid 18th Century, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been used as an adjunctive therapy for various neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. Clinicians and investigators have been successfully using NMES to facilitate muscle contraction, to re-educate muscle action, to aid in the prevention of atrophy and to overcome neuromuscular inhibition following injury or surgery.
a. Isometric Muscle Stimul ation
NMES during isometric exercise offers a reduced threat of over-stress
and re-injury to the joint. NMES is clinically used at the mid point of the range of motion where the muscle can generate maximum torque.
Procedure:
Mode NMES Time ON 10 Sec
Time OFF 50 Sec ON Ramp 2 Sec OFF Ramp 2 Sec Pulse Rate 35-50Hz
Gradually increase intensity to maximum patient tolerance during each contraction. The intensity should be increased to produce at least 50 to 80% of Maximum Voluntary Contraction (MVC). Place ACP Reusable Electrodes in a bipolar or quadripolar pattern on the muscle(s) being stimulated. The treatment should be approximately 15 minutes duration 3 to 4 times a week.
b. Muscle Spasm Reduction
NMES can be utilized to induce fatigue of muscles in spasm. Researchers have found that the greatest fatigue of muscles occurs when the muscle contraction relaxation times are equivalent (1:1 ratio) and when higher frequencies (60-80 Hz) are used. Electrical stimulation of the motor neuron using medium frequency currents
Mode NMES Time ON 10 Sec
Time OFF 10 Sec ON Ramp 1-2 Sec OFF Ramp 1-2 Sec Pulse Rate 35-50Hz
results in neuromuscular junction fatigue.
Procedures:
Gradually increase intensity to maximum patient tolerance during each contraction. Place electrodes in a monopolar, bipolar or quadripolar pattern on the muscles in spasm. The treatment time should be of approximately 20 minutes duration repeated 2 or 3 times per week.
c. Increased Blood Flow / Edema Reduction Long and short-term electrical stimulation of muscle has been shown to
alter the vascular dynamics affecting local muscle blood and lymph flow. It has been shown that blood-flow increased significantly during the first minute of electrical stimulation and remained elevated during and for ten minutes following stimulation. The immediacy of vasodilatation following electrical stimulation indicates that the vascular response is a functional, reflexive response. In addition, long-term electrical stimulation has been shown to increase the number of capillaries and thus improve the capillary blood-flow to the stimulated muscle. Not all types and parameters of electrical stimulation affect the blood-flow dynamics of the muscle being stimulated. Therefore, the following clinical parameters should be adhered to for optimal effectiveness.
Procedure:
Place one or two sets of electrodes in a bipolar or quadripolar technique over the selected muscle(s). Gradually increase intensity to 15 to 30% of maximum voluntary contractions. Continue the treatment for approximately 10 minutes.
Mode Time ON 15 Sec
Time OFF 50 Sec ON Ramp 2 Sec OFF Ramp 2 Sec Pulse Rate 50Hz
Mode Time ON 4 Sec
Time OFF 4 Sec ON Ramp 2 Sec OFF Ramp 2 Sec Pulse Rate 35Hz
Blood Flow
NMES
Simultaneous
Muscle Pump
Edema Reduction
NMES
Alternate
ON - OFF TIME: On time adjustable from 0 – 30 seconds, Off time adjustable from 0 - 199 seconds CHANNEL TIMING: Simultaneous, alternate or delayed channels DELAY MODE: Adjustable from 0-9.9 seconds AUTO INTENSITY: Adjusts the output during treatment automatically from 0 to 20% user programmable.
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MAFC WAVEFORM
Treatment Programs
2.
The MFAC mode contains six pre-programmed modes and a custom program which may be programmed and saved by the user. The custom program will remain as long as the batteries remain charged or are not removed. All parameters other than the Carrier frequency may be varied during operation. The following programs are available in MFAC mode:
NMES EDEMA - MUSCLE PUMP:
Activation of muscle causing contraction of the agonist and antagonist to move the joint. The muscle pump action compresses fluids into the venous and lymphatic return, while improving blood flow to the edematous tissue.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Carrier frequency: 5.0 KHz Burst frequency: 35Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz
Burst rate scan: 20% 0 – 50% Burst scan time: 4 seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Rate scan: ON ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 15 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Channel B delay: Ramp up: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 4 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 12 seconds 0 – 199 seconds
Channels A/B: ALTERNATE Waveform: Alternating Current
Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
ALTERNATE or
SIMULTANEOUS
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NMES - MUSCLE SPASM:
Activation of muscle with electrical stimulation with a 1:1 ratio of ON/OFF times causes muscle fatigue reducing muscle spasm. Sensory stimulation of the muscles also reduces pain and thus reflex muscle spasm.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Carrier frequency: 5.0 KHz Burst frequency: 80Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz
Burst rate scan: 20% 0 – 50% Burst scan time: 8 seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Rate scan: ON ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 15 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Channel B delay: Ramp up: 3 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 3 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 10 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 10 seconds 0 – 199 seconds
Channels A/B: SIMULTANEOUS Waveform: Alternating Current
Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
ALTERNATE or
SIMULTANEOUS
HIGH PERFORMANCE MFAC RE-ED STRENGTH:
Activation of muscle with electrical stimulation at a high intensity for a short time with long ON/OFF ramps reduces atrophy and improves strength. The patient should participate to the extent possible by contracting during the stimulation ON time.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Carrier frequency: 2.5 KHz Burst frequency: 75 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz
Burst rate scan: 20% 0 – 50% Burst scan time: 4 seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Rate scan: ON ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 10 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Channel B delay: .0 seconds 0 – 99 Minutes Ramp up: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 10 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 50 seconds 0 – 199 seconds
Channels A/B: SIMULTANEOUS Waveform: Alternating Current
Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
B DELAYED, ALTERNATE
or SIMULTANEOUS
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HIGH PERFORMANCE MFAC RE-ED POWER:
Activation of muscle with electrical stimulation at a high intensity for a short time with short ON/OFF ramps reduces atrophy and improves power. The patient should participate to the extent possible by contracting during the stimulation ON time.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Carrier frequency: 2.5 KHz Burst frequency: 70 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz
Burst rate scan: 20% 0 – 50% Burst scan time: 4 seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Rate scan: ON ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 10 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Channel B delay: .0 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp up: 0.2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 1 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 10 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 50 seconds 0 – 199 seconds
Channels A/B: SIMULTANEOUS Waveform: Alternating Current
Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
B DELAYED, ALTERNATE
or SIMULTANEOUS
NMES SEQUENTIAL RE-ED:
Activation of muscle causing contraction of the muscles in a sequential manner. May be used to retrain functional activity and reduce disuse atrophy in activities such as gait training for activation of swing phase to heel strike.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Carrier frequency: 2.5 KHz Burst frequency: 70 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz
Burst rate scan: 20% 0 – 50% Burst scan time: 4 seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Rate scan: ON ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 15 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Channel B delay: 0.2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp up: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 10 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 50 seconds 0 – 199 seconds
Channels A/B: B DELAYED Waveform: Alternating Current
Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
B DELAYED, ALTERNATE
or SIMULTANEOUS
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SPASTICITY REDUCTION:
Stimulation of the spastic muscle’s antagonists activates reciprocal inhibition of the spastic muscle reducing tone. Slow ramps decrease the potential to trigger spasticity of the agonist.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Carrier frequency: 2.5 KHz Burst frequency: 50 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz
Burst rate scan: 20% 0 – 50% Burst scan time: 4 seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Rate scan: ON ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 20 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Channel B delay: .0 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp up: 6 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 12 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 18 seconds 0 – 199 seconds
Channels A/B: SIMULTANEOUS Waveform: Alternating Current
Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
MFAC CUSTOM:
MFAC protocol which can be customized by the therapist.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Carrier frequency: 2.5 KHz Burst frequency: 50 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz
Burst rate scan: 20% 0 – 50% Burst scan time: 4 seconds 0 – 20 Seconds Rate scan: ON ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 20% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 15 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Channel B delay: .0 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp up: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 5 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 25 seconds 0 – 199 seconds
Channels A/B: SIMULTANEOUS Waveform: Alternating Current
Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
3. Adjustable Parameters
Pushing the set button during operation brings up the available adjustable parameters. These may be altered during system operation with the exception of the carrier frequency, which may only be altered when the output is turned off to the patient. (This prevents accidental shock to the patient resulting from the change in pulse charge.) To adjust any parameter simply push the parameter set button at any time during operation. This will display a parameter, which may be changed. Repeated pushing of the parameter set button will continue to display parameters one at a time until all parameters have been displayed. To change the parameter use the timer/parameter set rocker switch on the front panel to increase, decrease or change the value of the parameter.
BURST RATE: Adjustable from 0 (cw) - 999 Hz RATE SWEEP TIME: Adjustable from 0-20 seconds BURST SWEEP %: Adjustable from 0 - 50% CARRIER FREQUENCY: Select 2000, 2500, 4000 or 5000 Hz ON-OFF RAMPS: Adjustable from 0 to 9.9 seconds
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
B DELAYED, ALTERNATE
or SIMULTANEOUS
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
2.0 KHz, 2.5 KHz,
4.0 KHz 5.0 KHz
B DELAYED, ALTERNATE
or SIMULTANEOUS
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Low Volt Pulsed Current (LVPC)
1. Treatment Programs
The LVPC mode contains seven pre-programmed modes and a custom program, which may be programmed and saved by the user. The custom program will remain as long as the batteries remain charged or are not removed. All parameters may be varied during operation. The following programs are available in LVPC mode:
ANALGESIA SENSORY:
Sensory stimulation activates A-beta fibers causing the release of spinal Enkephalin and Dynorphin to block pain at the segmental level (Gate Control). Duration of relief is typically from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Fast onset of relief achieved usually within 20 minutes.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Phase duration: 80 µS 30 µS – 500 µS Pulse rate: 100 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz Phase duration mod: Modulation time: Modulation: OFF ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 10% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 20 minutes 0 – 99 minutes Channel B delay: Ramp up: Ramp down: Time on: Time off: Channels A/B: Waveform: Asymetric Biphasic Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
ANALGESIA MOTOR:
Motor level stimulation activates motor and A-delta fibers causing the release of Bendorphin systemically. Duration of relief is typically from 2-6 hours. Slow onset of relief usually within 30 minutes to 1 hour.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Phase duration: 250 µS 30 µS – 500 µS Pulse rate: 4 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz Phase duration mod: Modulation time: Modulation: OFF ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 10% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 20 minutes 0 – 99 minutes Channel B delay: Ramp up: Ramp down: Time on: Time off: Channels A/B: Waveform: Asymetric Biphasic Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
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NMES – R.O.M.:
Activation of muscle causing contraction of the agonist and antagonist to move the joint and improve the R.O.M. The patient should participate to the extent possible by contracting during the stimulation time.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Phase duration: 200 µS 30 µS – 500 µS Pulse rate:: 35 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz Phase duration mod: Modulation time: Modulation: OFF ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 30 minutes 0 – 99 minutes Channel B delay: Ramp up: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 4 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 12 seconds 0 – 199 seconds Channels A/B: SIMULTANEOUS ALTERNATE or SIMULTANEOUS Waveform: Asymetric Biphasic Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
NMES RE-ED:
Activation of muscle with electrical stimulation at a high intensity for a short time reduces disuse atrophy and improves strength and power. The patient should participate to the extent possible by contracting during the stimulation time.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Phase duration: 200 µS 30 µS – 500 µS Pulse rate: 50 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz Phase duration mod: Modulation time: Modulation: Auto Intensity: 0 % 0 – 20% Treatment time: 15 minutes 0 – 99 minutes Channel B delay: 0.0 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp up: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 10 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 50 seconds 0 – 199 seconds
Channels A/B: SIMULTANEOUS Waveform: Asymetric Biphasic
Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
B DELAYED, ALTERNATE or
SIMULTANEOUS
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NMES RE-ED ENDURANCE:
Activation of muscle with electrical stimulation at lower intensity for a longer time reduces disuse atrophy and improves endurance. The patient should participate to extent possible by contracting during stimulation ON time.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Phase duration: 200 µS 30 µS – 500 µS Pulse rate: 10 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz Phase duration mod: Modulation time: Modulation: Auto Intensity: Treatment time: 30 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Channel B delay: Ramp up: 1 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 1 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 5 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 30 seconds 0 – 199 seconds
Channels A/B: SIMULTANEOUS Waveform: Asymetric Biphasic
Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
B DELAYED, ALTERNATE or
SIMULTANEOUS
DENERVATED MUSCLE DC:
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Phase duration: Pulse rate:
Phase duration mod: Modulation time: Modulation: Auto Intensity: Treatment time: Channel B delay: Ramp up: Ramp down: Time on: Time off: Channels A/B: Waveform: Output:
DO NOT USE THIS PROTOCOL
NO LONGER SUPPORTED
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
LOW INTENSITY DC:
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Phase duration: Pulse rate:
Phase duration mod: Modulation time: Modulation: Auto Intensity: Treatment time: Channel B delay: Ramp up: Ramp down: Time on: Time off: Channels A/B: Waveform: Output:
DO NOT USE THIS PROTOCOL
NO LONGER SUPPORTED
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
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LVPC CUSTOM:
LVPC protocol which can be customized by the therapist.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
Phase duration: 200 µS 30 µS – 500 µS Pulse rate: 100 Hz .0 Hz to 999 Hz Phase duration mod: 0 % 0 – 50% Modulation time: 0 seconds 0 – 20 seconds Modulation: OFF ON or OFF Auto Intensity: 20 % 0 – 20% Treatment time: 20 minutes 0 – 99 minutes Channel B delay: 0.0 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp up: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 5 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 30 seconds 0 – 199 seconds
Channels A/B: SIMULTANEOUS Waveform: Asymetric Biphasic
Output: 0 mA 0 – 99 mA
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
B DELAYED, ALTERNATE
or SIMULTANEOUS
2. Adjustable Parameters
Pushing the set button during operation brings up the available adjustable parameters. These may be altered during system operation. To adjust any parameter simply push the parameter set button at any time during operation. This will display a parameter which may be changed. Repeated pushing of the parameter set button will continue to display parameters one at a time until all parameters have been displayed. To change the parameter use the timer/parameter set rocker switch on the front panel to increase, decrease or
ON-OFF RAMPS: Independently adjustable from 0 to 9.9 seconds
change the value of the parameter.
PULSE RATE: Adjustable from .1 - 999 Hz PHASE DURATION: Adjustable from 10 to 500 microseconds. PHASE DURATION MODULATION: +/- 20% for a five second sweep time. Select on or off.
ON - OFF TIME: On time adjustable from 0 - 30 seconds, Off time adjustable from 0 -199 seconds. CHANNEL TIMING: Simultaneous, alternate or B channel delayed. DELAY MODE: Adjustable from 0-9.9 seconds AUTO INTENSITY: Adjusts the output during treatment automatically from 0 to20% user programmable.
LOW VOLTAGE PULSED CURRENT WAVEFORM
LVPC is generally used for surface and smaller muscle stimulation and pain control with TENS technique.
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High Volt Pulsed Current HVPC
1. Treatment Programs
The HVPC mode contains two pre-programmed modes and a custom program which may be programmed and saved by the user. The custom program will remain as long as the batteries remain charged or are not removed. All parameters may be varied during operation. The following programs are available in HVPC mode:
HVPC SENSORY:
Sensory stimulation activates A-beta fibers causing the release of spinal Enkephalin and Dynorphin to block pain at the segmental level (Gate Control). Duration of relief is typically from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Fast onset of relief usually within 20 minutes. Increased circulation through target tissue.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IP interval: 100 µS 10 µS - 250 µS Pulse rate: 125 Hz .0 Hz to 125 Hz Auto Intensity: 10 % 0 – 20% Treatment time: 20 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Ramp up: Ramp down: Time on: Time off: Waveform: Monophasic Output: 0 V 0 – 250 V
EDEMA – MUSCLE PUMP:
Activation of muscle, causing contraction of the agonist to move the joint. The muscle pump action compresses fluids into the venous and lymphatic return, while improving blood flow to the edematous tissue.
PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUES
IP interval: 100 µS 10 µS - 250 µS Pulse rate: 50 Hz .0 Hz to 125 Hz Auto Intensity: 0% 0 – 20% Treatment time: 20 minutes 0 – 99 Minutes Ramp up: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Ramp down: 2 seconds .0 – 9.9 seconds Time on: 4 seconds 1 – 30 seconds Time off: 12 seconds 0 – 199 seconds Waveform: Monophasic Output: 0 V 0 – 250 V
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
RANGE OF USER
ADJUSTABLE VALUES
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2. Adjustable Parameters
Pushing the set button during operation brings up the available adjustable parameters. These may be altered during system operation. To adjust any parameter simply push the parameter set button at any time during operation. This will display a parameter that may be changed. Repeated pushing of the parameter set button will continue to display parameters one at a time until all parameters have been displayed. To change the parameter use the timer/parameter set rocker switch on the front panel to increase, decrease or change the value of the parameter.
Adjustable Parameters PULSE RATE: Adjustable from .1 - 125 Hz INTERPHASE INTERVAL: Adjustable from 10 to 250 microseconds. ON - OFF RAMPS: Adjustable from 0 to 9.9 sec ON - OFF TIME: On time adjustable from 0-30 seconds, off time adjustable from 0-199 seconds AUTO INTENSITY: Adjusts the output during treatment automatically from 0 to 20% user programmable.
HIGH VOLTAGE PULSED CURRENT WAVEFORM: Continuous or surged operation with fully adjustable ON and OFF times and ramps allow applications of HVPC therapy. Reduction of edema, pain control, NMES and soft tissue management programs can be set up with the OMNISTIM 500’s high volt pulsed current mode.
®
0-250
VOLTS
HVPC OUTPUT
PULSE
RISE TIME
>500
NANOSECONDS
INTERPHASE
INTERVAL
100
MICROSECONDS
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TROUBLESHOOTING

The following table lists machine problem symptoms and possible areas to check for the problem causes. If these suggested measures do not correct the machine malfunction, call your ACP customer service representative.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Install batteries
Unit will not power on (under battery use)
Unit will not power on (under line power use)
Display shows “LOW BATTERY” warning
Unit will not start Cannot set carrier frequency
Patient feels surging or spiking sensation
Patient cannot detect output
No batteries
Low batteries
Power Supply not plugged in to the
unit of AC outlet
Power Supply not operational
Batteries charge is too low Recharge batteries for future use
No program selected Select MODALITY/PROGRAM
Treatment in progress Stop treatment, adjust, and restart
Absent, inadequate, or improper
conductive medium interface
Lead wire(s): short or breakage
Non-conductive or poorly conductive
electrodes
Failure of lead wire(s), electrode(s), or conductive medium interface
Absent or dimished sensation at stimulation site
Failure of OMNISTIM
®
500
“HOSPITAL
GRADE”
marking on the
power plug
LED
Adapter
Figure 1 Figure 2
NOTE: When using the OMNISTIM® Output Tester, increase unit output intensity to 40 mA or higher in order to significantly illuminate the LED. Also, view the LED located at the end of the output tester directly. If viewed at an angle, the LED may be too dim to notice that it is illuminated.
Charge or replace batteries
Verify type and settings of batteries
Inspect battery contacts and setting per
procedure below
Verify Power Supply is connected as appropriate
Verify AC outlet is functional
Verify power plug used is appropriate and
undamaged (see figure 2 below)
Inspect Power Supply operation per procedure below
Replace with correct and adequate conductive medium
Test lead wire(s) and replace if necessary
Remove electrode(s) and replace if necessary
®
Use OMNISTIM if unit has failed or is operating incorrectly. Plug the Output Tester into the Adapter. Turn on the OMNISTIM®. Increase output intensity. If LED illuminates properly, test lead wire(s) and electrode(s) and replace if necessary (see figure 1 below). If LED is not illuminated, contact ACP at (800) 350-1100 about replacing the unit.
Change electrode location. Perform sensory testing of the skin under the electrode site.
Output Tester to determine
Output Tester
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INSPECT BATTERY CONTACTS / VERIFY BATTERY SWITCH SET TO RECHARGEABLE
1. Remove batteries if they are installed.
2. Inspect the battery contacts for any corrosion or discoloration. If corrosion or discoloration is found, perform the
following steps to clean the metal contacts:
Remove the power cord from the stimulator unit.
Hold the metal contact plate in place with one finger.
Use a small piece of sand paper to clean the surface of the metal contact thoroughly as needed. (Figure 3).
Cleaning the battery
contact (piece of sand
paper shown)
Figure 3
3. Verify the switch inside the battery compartment is set to the RECHARGEABLE BAT. Position (assuming
rechargeable batteries are being used, which is recommended).
4. Install the rechargeable batteries into the unit.
5. Verify the battery door opens and closes correctly. The door should lock into place when closed.
INSPECT POWER SUPPLY OPERATION
1. Connect the power cord to the power supply and then to a power outlet.
2. Connect the power supply cable to the stimulator unit (Figure 4).
Connect
power supply
cable to
stimulator
Figure 4
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3. Press the power supply switch ON (if applicable, Figure 5a).
NOTE: Newer power supply model does not have a ON/OFF switch (Figure 5b).
Press power
Figure 5a Figure 5b
supply
switch ON
4. Verify the CHARGE light is on or blinking (Figure 6).
5. Power on the stimulator and verify that you hear a click of the safety circuit relay energizing.
Charge light
For reference only: Charge light solid
progress. Charge light blinks slowly
charging completed. Charge light flickers (blinks
rapidly) - batteries not installed or are not charging properly.
- charging in
-
Figure 6
Service Center
For repair or service of ACP Products and accessories, please call (800) 350-1100 and follow the prompts. Normal hours of operation are 7:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time. After hours, please leave a message and a technician will return your call during the next scheduled workday.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL:
Dimensions:
Weight (including batteries):
Operating Power:
Battery Life:
Display System:
Push Buttons:
System Memory:
System Architecture:
STIMULATION SYSTEM:
Output:
Output Waveform:
Channel Isolation:
Line Leakage:
IFC MODES:
Frequency Difference Rate:
Full Field Burst Rate:
Rate Scan:
Vector:
MFAC MODE:
9.5" (24cm) W x 6.5" (16.5cm) D x 3" (7.6cm) H
3lbs. 14oz. (1.75 kgs)
120/240VAC; 50/60Hz; 50W 4 x 1.5VDC “D” cell alkaline or rechargeable batteries.
New alkaline batteries operate the system for 40 hours at full output and over 100 hours at normal settings. Battery voltage is displayed and monitored. With the 4.4AH NiCad rechargeable cells the system will operate approximately 10 hours at normal settings.
Super Twist LCD full character display with adjustable contrast /viewing angle.
Conductive rubber with excellent tactile feel. Speed and sensitivity are fully adjustable.
The system remembers all prior custom settings from treatment to treatment in active battery powered RAM memory. (Must be reset if the batteries are changed or discharged.)
CMOS integrated micro-controller with on board memory and instruction set.
Constant voltage up to maximum preset current limit
AC sine wave into physiologic load, IFC and MFAC modes, and biphasic square wave (LVPC) or monophasic pulsed current (HVPC mode). Output Amplitude: IFC FD and NMES modes-0 to 70 mA RMS current into a 500, LVPC mode 75mA P-P, HVPC mode 250VDC peak into 500 loads.
Independent transformer isolation.
<50 µA when operated with the charger system.
Output channel A, fixed at 2KHz, 2.5KHz, 4KHz or 5KHz. Output channel B variable from channel A frequency + 0.0 to 250Hz. Beat rate may be set during treatment.
0.1 - 999Hz
0 - 20 seconds, 0 - 50% modulation, upper and lower frequencies are fully programmable and sweep time is adjustable in set mode.
O
Fast 90
- Scans amplitude of channel A from 0 - maximum every 10 seconds relative to channel B,
which varies concurrently out of phase.
O
Slow 90
which varies concurrently out of phase.
Fast 45
which varies concurrently out of phase.
Slow 45
which varies concurrently out of phase.
- Scans amplitude of channel A from 0 - maximum every 60 seconds relative to channel B,
O
- Scans amplitude of channel A from 50% to maximum every 10 seconds relative to channel B,
O
- Scans amplitude of channel A from 50% to maximum every 60 seconds relative to channel B,
Waveform: Burst Rate: Rate Scan:
Modified sine wave into physiologic load 2KHz, 2.5KHz, 4KHz or 5KHz carrier frequency.
Adjustable from 0.1 to 999bps, 50% duty factor
From 0-50% programmable with scan time, programmable from 0-20 seconds
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LVPC (LOW VOLTAGE PULSED CURRENT) MODE:
Waveform: Phase Duration: Pulse Rate:
Biphasic square wave
10-500µs
0.1 - 999pps
HVPC (HIGH VOLTAGE PULSED CURRENT) MODE:
Waveform: Pulse Rise Time: Pulse Rate: Interphase Interval:
Twin monophasic pulses each with 40µs phase duration, with inter phase interval of 100µs
<500 ns
Adjustable from 1-125pps
Adjustable from 10-250µs
TIMER FUNCTIONS:
Treatment Timer: Channel Timing:
Adjustable for 1-99 minutes in one minute increments. Turns output to zero and system off and sounds 10-second buzzer to indicate completion of treatment. In alternating mode channels follow each other sequentially. In simultaneous modes the output is simultaneous. In delayed mode channel B is delayed.
TIMING SELECTIONS:
Ramp Time: ON Time: OFF Time:
Adjustable from 0.1 to 9 seconds in 0.1-second increments. Ramps overlap in NMES Alt mode or with channel delay
Adjustable from 1 to 30 seconds in 1-second increments
Adjustable from 0 (continuous) to 199 seconds in 1-second increments
PATIENT SAFETY SYSTEMS:
Activation:
Patient safety hand control shuts down output. Output modality may not be changed during operation. Output levels are reset to zero at the start and completion of treatment.
MISC.:
Output intensity is gradually increased during treatment from 0 to 20% automatically in a linear manner
Auto Intensity:
Treatment Programs:
Certificates and Approvals:
over the duration of the treatment when the anti-adaptation mode is selected. The amount of the increase is user programmable.
IFC: 5 Presets 1 Custom MFAC: 6 Presets 1 Custom LVPC: 7 Presets 1 Custom
HVPC: 2 Presets Devices are designed to meet or exceed all safety requirements of a medical device in its class per IEC 60601 and CSA C22.2 No. 601.1
* For program details see page 24.
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician (or other health practitioner
licensed by their State).
ACP reserves the right to change technical specifications and product availability without notice.
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OMNISTIM® 500 STANDARD AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

ITEM ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
®
OMNISTIM
MICROPROCESSER CONTROLLED
100500A
2 channels of programmable stimulation with IFC Frequency Difference Interferential, MFAC (Russian style NMES), High Volt Pulsed Current and Low Volt Pulsed Current.
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
ITEM ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
500 MULTIMODALITY
TREATMENT SYSTEM
WPC-259B WPC-259G
WPC-238
* WPC-244
Lead Wire – Blue or Green coded plug-in, 7’ (214cm) .08 tip pin stereo plug
Lead Wire (single)- 7' (214cm) .080 tip pin
stereo plug
Bifurcated Lead Wire
PAD-10
3-Pin Lead Wire Adapter
WHN01002
LTF02702-G
WHN14401-G
Patient Safety Switch
Charger / Line Power Supply 110v
AC Line Cord - OMNISTIM
®
®
OTH-04-02
OMNISTIM
Output Tester
*KCS00401
OMNISTIM
Rechargeable Batteries (D size) 4400 mAh
KR-4400D
Heavy Duty Medical Grade Ni-Cd (Nickel
Cadmium)
290500
OMNISTIM
* This item is an optional accessory and is not included with the unit.
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Leatherette Soft Carry Case
®
#100500A Operator Manual
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Electrodes
ITEM ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
Infection Control Supplies
ITEM ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
ERC 2 X 2
ERC 2 X 4
ERC 3 X 5
EDC 4 X 4
1803C
1867C
1912B
2x2 Silver Backed Reusable Electrode (4 per package)
2x4 Silver Backed Reusable Electrode (4 per
package)
3x5 Silver Backed Reusable Electrode (2 per package)
4x4 Disposable Non-Gelled Electrode (for Wound Care) (25 per package)
Protective Film for Surfaces, Infection Control, 4” X 6” Perforated sheets – 600 ft/Roll
Protective Film for Surfaces, Infection Control, 12” X 14” Perforated Sheets– 600 ft/Roll
Barrier Tubing 3", 1200’/roll
GDWP
GDWT
Germicidal Disposable Wipe - Single Use Packet (50 pkt/bx)
Germicidal Disposable Wipe Tub (160/Tub)
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

Warranty Coverage
Accelerated Care Plus Corp., (ACP) warranty extends to any owner of the product during the warranty period for that product. Only those items returned to the ACP Service Center within the warranty period, and also within 30 days after notification to ACP of the defect, shall be eligible for repair under the product warranty. ACP may, at its
discretion, repair or replace any part(s) that prove to be defective during the warranty period
.
Warranty Exclusion
Any and all warranty coverage will be void if any of the following have occurred:
1. The product contains repairs or replacement parts not furnished by ACP.
2. The product is damaged resulting from misuse or negligence.
3. The product has been tampered with and/or altered, including serial number alteration.
Warranty Period
New Equipment
New ACP equipment is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
Refurbished Equipment
Equipment purchased specifically labeled as Refurbished equipment, is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Accessories
All accessories for ACP equipment are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
Ultrasound transducers are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Crystals for ultrasound transducers have a lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship.
Warranty Validation
A copy of the ACP or Recognized Dealer invoice is required to verify and approve warranty coverage.
The following information needs to be provided to the ACP Customer Service Representative prior to the product being returned under warranty coverage:
Customer Name or Account Number as it appears under the “Bill To” on the ACP or Recognized ACP
Dealer invoice.
Invoice Date and Number Model number, description, and serial number of equipment Detailed description of the problem and/or issue
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Return of Defective Products
Any product returned to the ACP Service Center under warranty coverage must have the warranty coverage validated and must receive authorization from ACP Customer Service prior to being received at the Service Center.
Shipping charges, insurance, and any other costs incurred in sending product to ACP Service Center is the responsibility of the customer and will not be refunded. ACP shall cover the shipping charges and related costs to return the unit to the customer.
ACP is not responsible for any loss or damage to the equipment prior to receipt at an ACP Service Center. Equipment returned for warranty service must be shipped complete with all accessories (except for manuals) in its original packing or equivalent so as not to be damaged while in transit.
NOTE: Any equipment sent to the ACP Service Center that is not covered by the ACP Limited Product Warranty,
is subject to a minimum service and handling fee.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT SHIP THE PRODUCT TO ACP SERVICE CENTER WITHOUT FIRST SECURING
AUTHORIZATION TO DO SO. EQUIPMENT SENT IN WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM ACP
CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
Company Name:
Company Address:
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number:
Date of Purchase:
Purchased from: (Recognized Dealer)
Dealer Address:
City/State/Zip:
Unit Model Number:
Unit Serial Number:
Please copy this form and mail completed registration card, and supporting documents to:
Accelerated Care Plus Corporation 4850 Joule Street Suite A-1 Reno, NV 89502
Thank you for choosing ACP, we appreciate your business.
The serial number of the equipment may be found on the label, on the underside of the unit. For your convenience, record these numbers below, and retain along with your proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your purchase.
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION SERIAL NO. PURCHASE DATE DEALER
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APPENDIX - ILLUSTRATED OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE

Procedure for Quick Start-Up
The following procedure can be used when the treatment protocols are going to be used as pre-set in the unit, and when there is no need to modify the pre-select parameters
.
SELECTING TREATMENT MODALITY AND PROTOCOL:
When the POWER button is pressed, the following screen appears:
SELECT MODALITY/PROGRAM TREATMENT OFF
Select the desired treatment MODALITY by pressing one of the four MODALITY buttons on the far right of the
OMNISTIM
appears is the ANALGESIA – SENSORY.
®
500. In the example below, the selection is IFC. When this button is pressed, the first protocol that
ANALGESIA - SENSORY SEGMENTAL SUB ACUTE
If the IFC button is pressed again, the treatment protocols for that MODALITY (IFC) are displayed. The protocols available under IFC are: ANALGESIA – SENSORY, ANALGESIA – MOTOR, ANALGESIA/MOTOR – SENSORY, ANALGESIA SENSORY – MOTOR, ANALGESIA NERVE BLOCK, and CUSTOM.
At this time, position the electrodes on the treatment site and connect the electrodes to the lead wires.
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Once the desired protocol is selected (in the example below, the selection is ANALGESIA – SENSORY), press the START/STOP button. The following screen is displayed:
SET OUTPUTS A – B: A: 0mA B: 0mA A
Adjust the output intensity by using the UP or DOWN buttons for OUTPUT A and OUTPUT B, as shown below:
SET OUTPUTS A – B: A: 7mA B: 7mA A
When the desired output intensity is selected based on patient sensation, press the START/STOP button to initiate the treatment. The following screen will be displayed. The treatment timer has started to count down at this point (top right part of the screen). The protocols are displayed on the top line. Second line displays the treatment output levels for both channels as well as the ON/OFF time operation (bars on the right side of display).
IFCff CONT 100Hz T 15 A: 7mA B: 7mA
A
The timer in the upper right portion of the screen will continue to count down the treatment duration. Any parameters, including output intensity and treatment time, can be adjusted during the treatment.
NOTE: Special care should be taken if parameters are adjusted during treatment. Output intensity on both channels should be decreased first prior to adjusting other parameters in order to prevent sudden changes that may result in sudden burst of output to the patient.
Treatment will stop automatically when the treatment time counts down to zero. Treatment can also be stopped at any time by pressing the START/STOP button, or thru the use of the Patient Safety Switch. Once the treatment is completed, remove the electrodes from the patient and disconnect the lead wires from the electrodes. At this point, the unit can be turned off by pressing the power button.
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Detailed Operational Sequence
Follow this procedure for detailed instructions on adjusting parameters for selected treatment protocols.
SELECTING TREATMENT MODALITY AND PROTOCOL:
When the POWER button is pressed, the following screen appears:
SELECT MODALITY/PROGRAM TREATMENT OFF
Select the desired treatment MODALITY by pressing one of the four MODALITY buttons on the far right of the
OMNISTIM
appears is the ANALGESIA – SENSORY.
®
500. In the example below, the selection is IFC. When this button is pressed, the first protocol that
ANALGESIA - SENSORY SEGMENTAL SUB ACUTE
If the IFC button is pressed again, the treatment protocols for that MODALITY (IFC) are displayed. The protocols available under IFC are: ANALGESIA – SENSORY, ANALGESIA – MOTOR, ANALGESIA/MOTOR – SENSORY, ANALGESIA SENSORY – MOTOR, ANALGESIA NERVE BLOCK, and CUSTOM.
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ADJUSTING PARAMETERS FOR A SELECTED TREATMENT PROTOCOL:
Once the modality and treatment protocol have been selected, the parameters for that treatment protocol can be adjusted by following the instructions below:
In the example below, the ANALGESIA NERVE BLOCK protocol was selected within the IFC modality.
ANALGESIA NERVE BLOCK LOCAL ACUTE
To adjust the parameters for the treatment protocol, press the SELECT PARAMETERS button. The first parameter is the VECTOR. The default setting is OFF, as shown below:
VECTOR OFF LOCAL ACUTE
Press the UP or DOWN arrows to adjust the VECTOR setting. The VECTOR can be set to the following: OFF, FAST 90º, SLOW 90º, FAST 45º, and SLOW 45º.
VECTOR SLOW 45º LOCAL ACUTE
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Press the SELECT PARAMETERS button again to advance to the next parameter. The next parameter is the AUTO INTENSITY. The default setting is 10% as shown below:
AUTO INTENSITY: 10% LOCAL ACUTE
Press the UP of DOWN arrows to adjust the AUTO INTENSITY setting. The AUTO INTENSITY can be adjusted from 0% to 20%.
AUTO INTENSITY: 7% LOCAL ACUTE
Press the SELECT PARAMETERS button again to advance to the next parameter. The next parameter is TREATMENT TIME. The default setting is 10 MINS, as shown below:
TREATMENT TIME: 10MINS LOCAL ACUTE
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Press the UP or DOWN arrows to adjust the TREATMENT TIME setting. The TREATMENT TIME can be adjusted from 0 MINS to 99 MINS.
TREATMENT TIME: 17MINS LOCAL ACUTE
Press the SELECT PARAMETERS button again to advance to the next parameter. The next parameter is the CARRIER FREQ. The default setting is 5.0 KHz, as shown below:
CARRIER FREQ: 5.0KHz LOCAL ACUTE
Press the UP or DOWN arrows to adjust the CARRIER FREQ setting. The CARRIER FREQ can be set to the following values: 5.0 KHz and 10.0 KHz.
CARRIER FREQ: 10.0KHz LOCAL ACUTE
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SETTING TREATMENT OUTPUTS:
Once the protocol has been selected, the parameters adjusted per treatment requirements, and the electrodes placed on the patient, the treatment outputs can be adjusted per the directions below
Once the parameters are adjusted, press the START/STOP button once. The display, depending on the length of time lapsed from parameter adjustment to pressing the START/STOP button, will show one of the two following screens:
1. If the START/STOP button is pressed immediately after parameter adjustment, the screen will show the protocol selected (in this example, ANALGESIA NERVE BLOCK). If this screen is displayed, press START/STOP again to get to the second screen (#2 below).
ANALGESIA NERVE BLOCK LOCAL ACUTE
2. If the START/STOP button is pressed after a few seconds delay following modifying of the protocols (5 or more seconds), or after pressing START/STOP again after the screen in #1 above, the following screen will be displayed.
SET OUTPUTS A – B: A: 0mA B: 0mA A
NOTE: At this point, the protocol parameters can be adjusted again, if desired. To adjust the parameters, press the
SELECT PARAMETERS button until the desired parameter to be modified is displayed. Press the TIME PARAMETER UP or DOWN arrows to modify that parameter.
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Adjust the output intensity by using the UP or DOWN buttons for OUTPUT A and OUTPUT B, as shown below:
SET OUTPUTS A – B: A: 7mA B: 7mA A
When the desired output intensity is selected based on patient sensation, press the START/STOP button to initiate the treatment. The following screen will be displayed. The treatment timer has started to count down at this point (top right part of the screen). The protocol parameters, as modified, are displayed on the top line. Second line displays the treatment output levels for both channels as well as the VECTOR operation (bars on the right side of display).
IFC 5.0KHz T 15 A: 7mA B: 7mA A
The timer in the upper right portion of the screen will continue to count down the treatment duration. Any parameters, including output intensity and treatment time, can be adjusted during the treatment.
NOTE: Special care should be taken if parameters are adjusted during treatment. Output intensity on both channels should be decreased first prior to adjusting other parameters in order to prevent sudden changes that may result in sudden burst of output to the patient.
Treatment will stop automatically when the treatment time counts down to zero. Treatment can also be stopped at any time by pressing the START/STOP button, or thru the use of the Patient Safety Switch. Once the treatment is completed, remove the electrodes from the patient and disconnect the lead wires from the electrodes. At this point, the unit can be turned off by pressing the power button.
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Adjusting Global Factory Settings
When the POWER button is pressed, the following screen appears:
SELECT MODALITY/PROGRAM TREATMENT OFF
Press SELECT PARAMETER button. The BATTERY VOLTAGE parameter will appear, as shown below. This screen is for informational purposes and cannot be adjusted.
BATTERY VOLTAGE: 5.1 TREATMENT OFF
Press SELECT PARAMETERS button again to advance to the next setting. The SCREEN CONTRAST parameter will appear. The default setting is 5, as shown below:
SCREEN CONTRAST 5 TREATMENT OFF
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Adjust the SCREEN CONTRAST setting by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons, as shown below. The SCREEN CONTRAST setting can be adjusted from 0 to 50.
SCREEN CONTRAST 11 TREATMENT OFF
Press SELECT PARAMETERS button again to advance to the next setting. The BUTTON SPEED A-B parameter will appear. The default setting is 87, as shown below:
BUTTON SPEED A-B: 87 TREATMENT OFF
Adjust the BUTTON SPEED A-B setting by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons, as shown below. The BUTTON SPEED A-B setting can be adjusted from 0 to 99.
BUTTON SPEED A-B: 72 TREATMENT OFF
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Press SELECT PARAMETERS button again to advance to the next setting. The BUTTON SPEED BEAT ETC parameter will appear. The default setting is 93, as shown below:
BUTTON SPEED BEAT ETC: 93 TREATMENT OFF
Adjust the BUTTON SPEED BEAT ETC setting by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons, as shown below. The BUTTON SPEED BEAT ETC setting can be adjusted from 0 to 99.
BUTTON SPEED BEAT ETC: 83 TREATMENT OFF
Press SELECT PARAMETERS button again to advance to the next setting. The BUTTON DELAY parameter will appear. The default setting is 40, as shown below:
BUTTON DELAY: 40 TREATMENT OFF
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Adjust the BUTTON DELAY setting by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons, as shown below. The BUTTON DELAY setting can be adjusted from 0 to 99.
BUTTON DELAY: 27 TREATMENT OFF
Press SELECT PARAMETERS button again to advance to the next setting. The AUDIO parameter will appear. The default setting is ON, as shown below:
AUDIO: ON TREATMENT OFF
Adjust the AUDIO setting by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons, as shown below. The AUDIO setting can be adjusted to either ON or OFF.
AUDIO: OFF TREATMENT OFF
NOTE: Global Factory Settings will reset to their initial default parameters if the batteries are removed or the unit
is fully discharged. To restore the new settings follow the enclosed procedure.
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