IONTOPHORESIS PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: See Phoresor System and electrode instruc­tion guides for indications, contraindications, warnings, pre­cautions and directions for use.

1. Clean skin is absolutely necessary to minimize or elimi­nate skin irritation. Clean both electrode sites vigorously with an alcohol wipe prior to applying electrodes to remove dry skin, salts and oils. Excess hair may be trimmed with scissors or electric clippers. Do not shave skin. Doing so may result in excessive irritation or burns.

2.        Prepare electrodes according to package instructions.

3.                 Place the drug electrode anterior to the involved external auditory meatus, anterior to the targus of the ear. Be certain the entire surface of the drug containment element touches the skin and is held securely in place by the adhesive.

4.        The dispersive pad may be placed proximal to the drug electrode, over a major muscle (e.g. trapezius, deltoid). Do not place the dispersive pad on the neck. Do not tape, bind or compress either electrode in any way. Properly prepared drug electrodes and dispersive pads do not require added fixation on properly prepared skin.

5.        Do not allow the patient to lie on the drug electrode or the dispersive pad or to press on or lean against the electrodes during treatment. Also, be sure the patient's clothing does not press on the dispersive pad in any way. This prevents circuit breaks and minimizes the possibility of excessive skin irritation or burns.

6.        Treat for approximately 40 milliampere-minutes (for TransQ. electrodes) according to the package instruc­tions.

7.        Treat every other day. Usually, no more than six treat­ments are required, but there is no contraindication for additional treatments.

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REFERENCES

1.  Hartley. A. 1990. Practical Joint Assessment. Mosby Year Book. St. Louis.

2.                 Hoppenfeld, S. 1976. Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities. Applelon-Century-Crofls. New York.

3.                 Saunders. H.D. 1985. Evaluation. Treatment and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders. W.B. Saunders. Minneapolis.

4.        Warwick. R. and Williams. P. 1983. Gray's Anatomy. 35tJi British Ed. W.B. Saunders. Philadelphia.