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July 16 NEUROPHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY Section ALM 1 Jimenez, Mary Rose
July 16 NEUROPHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY Section ALM 1 Jimenez, Mary Rose
July 16 NEUROPHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY Section ALM 1 Jimenez, Mary Rose
Learning Outcomes
Questions
1. Give 10 automated machines that are present in the said section. Indicate the following:
a. Specific use
b. quality control test
c. preventive maintenance
d. Principle used
Ds7a Constant provides constant stimulus polarity If the stimulator constant current
Current High current high control requires cleaning, high voltage
Voltage voltage pulses of it should be pulses
Stimulator brief duration for unplugged from
percutaneous the mains power
stimulation during supply and wiped
investigation of with a
the electrical damp cloth.
activity of nerve This equipment
and muscle tissue does not require
any regular
maintenance but
Digitimer
recommends that
the DS7A is
returned to the
factory for
inspection and
re-testing every 2
years.
Lumex Patient Lift intended to aid in Quality control Inspecting the Lumex six-point,
the transfer of an test depends on unit before each four-point slings
individual who is the use, periodic or 2-point slings
unable to manufacturer’s maintenance
independently protocol checks should
transfer between be done.
bed, chair,
wheelchair,
and/or commode.
Brainsight TMS For image-guided Quality control Clean the strap Integrated
TMS test depends on and foam pad 2-channel EMG
the with a cloth
manufacturer’s dampened with
protocol water and mild
soap. Do not use
any detergents
that can cause
skin irritations
when wearing the
strap.
Dust can be
removed from a
reflective sphere
using compressed
air, or by lightly
brushing it with a
photographic lens
brush.
Visual evoked The person sits Normal results No specimen 30-45 minutes
potentials close to a screen vary, and depend criteria
and is asked to on the patient
focus on the and the
center of a instruments used
shifting to perform the
checkerboard test.
pattern. One eye
is tested at a
time. Each eye is
usually tested
twice.
3. Identify the Section head and give 3 Staff under the said section
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