The Intelect Transport 2-Channel Electrotherapy unit, designed and manufactured by DJO, LLC, offers a new dimension in portable electrotherapy made possible by advanced software design and digital signal processing. The result is a unit with extraordinary versatility based on simplicity of operation.
The Intelect Transport 2-Channel Electrotherapy unit offers "On the Go" clinical electrotherapy. The unit provides an innovative case design, with a logical control system and a large, easy to read graphical LCD. User defined protocols allow you to customize any electrotherapy treatment to the specific needs of your patient. The repositional base allows the unit to be configured for desktop or wall-mount use.
The following features are available on the Intelect Transport 2-Channel Electrotherapy unit:
- Two channels of electrotherapy stimulation output
- Independent intensity and parameter controls for each channel
- Four currents - IFC, Premodulated, High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC), and Russian
- Fifteen user-defined memory positions
- Lightweight design
- Battery powered option
Common Terms
Accommodation - condition where nerves lose their ability (sensitivity) to respond to electrotherapy.
Beat Fixed - Associated with the Interferential waveform, Beat Fixed is the parameter at which the beat frequency remains constant. When the Sweep setting is turned off, you must select a fixed beat for the therapy session. The available settings for Beat Fixed are 1 to 200 Hz.
Beat High - During a sweep, the Beat High setting is the highest number to which the beat frequency increases. The available range for the Beat High parameter is 2 to 200 Hz. This parameter is unique to the Premodulated and IFC waveforms.
Beat Low - During a sweep, the Beat Low setting is the lowest number to which the beat frequency decreases. The available range for the Beat Low parameter is 1 to 199 Hz. This parameter is unique to the Premodulated and IFC waveforms.
Burst - A burst is a series of pulses at a predetermined pulse frequency. 11OvErviEw Intelect Transport® 2-Channel Electrotherapy
Burst Frequency (Freq.) - This is the number of bursts per second (bps). The available burst frequencies on the Intelect Transport 2-Channel Electrotherapy unit are 20 to 100 bps. This parameter is unique to the Russian waveform.
Carrier Frequency (Freq.) - Associated with the Interferential and Russian waveforms, Carrier Frequency is the frequency of the un-modulated medium frequency current. The available carrier frequencies are 2,500, 4,000, and 5,000 Hz for IFC, but fixed at 2,500 Hz for Russian and Premodulated waveforms.
CC/Cv - This is the abbreviation for Constant Current/Constant Voltage. Constant current is a stimulator capable of delivering an electric current that flows at the same amplitude regardless of changes in tissue impedance over time. Constant voltage is a stimulator capable of delivering a source of voltage at the same amplitude regardless of changes in tissue impedance over time. Most modern electrotherapy units are of the constant current type because they provide a consistent, or stable level of current amplitude throughout the therapy session, thus making it comfortable for the patient and predictable for the clinician. Keep in mind that the amount of stimulation is directly proportional to the current.
Channel Mode - The available channel modes are Single Channel (in which electrotherapy is distributed from one channel), Reciprocal (where electrotherapy alternates between channels), and Co-Contract (where electrotherapy is distributed from both channels at the same time). This parameter is unique to the Russian waveform.
Cycle Time - Cycle Time is the alternating time which the current is "on" and "off." Using the 10/30 setting as an example, the current is on for 10 seconds and off for 30. The available cycle times are Continuous, 5/5, 4/12, 10/10, 10/20, 10/30, and 10/50. This parameter is unique to the Russian, Premodulated, and HVPC waveforms.
Display - Available only on the HVPC waveform, the Display feature allows you to change the displayed Intensity parameter from Volts to Peak Current (Amps).
Duty Cycle - This is the ratio of the “On” time to “Total” time of the cycle, expressed as a percentage. The duty cycle describes the pulsed modes of electric stimulation. The lower the percentage, the lower temporal average intensity. 100% is continuous electrotherapy. The available Duty Cycles are 10, 20, 30, 40, 50%. This parameter is unique to the Russian waveform.
Frequency - Frequency is the number of times per second a pulse will repeat itself. The unit is selectable from 10-120 pps. This parameter is unique to the HVPC waveform. 12OvErviEw Intelect Transport® 2-Channel Electrotherapy
Intensity - Intensity is the output of electrotherapy distributed by the unit to the patient. Depending on the waveform, intensity is measured in milliamps (mA), volts (V), and microamps (µA).
Leadwires - The leadwires consist of the main plugs that are connected to the unit, and 4 leads (2 black and 2 red) that connect to electrodes.
Medium Frequency Current - These are the currents used by the Traditional Interferential (IFC), Interferential Premodulated, and Russian waveforms that is higher than 1000 Hz, but lower than 10000 Hz.
Operating Channels - Operating Channels are the paths by which the electrotherapy is distributed from the unit to the patient. The unit provides two channels of electrical stimulation.
Polarity - Polarity refers to the charge of an individual lead: positive or negative. This parameter is unique to the HVPC waveform.
Ramp - Ramp is the gradual increase and decrease in current. The purpose of ramping up the current is to maximize patient comfort by preventing the abrupt and sudden exposure to the current. This parameter is unique to the Russian and HVPC waveforms.
Sweep - This is the modulation of therapeutic frequency commonly used to prevent accommodation. Sweeps are measured in pulses per second (pps) and Hertz (Hz). The available sweeps are 1-120 pps for IFC and Premodulated, and 1-10 pps for HVPC.
Treatment Time – Measured in minutes and seconds, it is the suggested time in which therapy is given.
Type - Displayed as a parameter on the unit, Type is used to signify the specific kind of waveform.
vector - A vector is a geometrically descriptive feature used to increase the effective therapeutic current at the crossing point of Traditional Interferential (IFC).
vector Position - The available vector positions are 0 to 90 degrees.
vector Scan - Measured in percentages, vector scans are the rhythmic changes of the position of vector. The available vector scans are Manual, Auto 40%, and Auto 100%. 13OvErviEw Intelect Transport® 2-Channel Electrotherapy
Waveforms - Waveforms are current or voltage that is varied by time and are the geometrical descriptions of a DC, AC, or pulsed DC/AC current. Current waveforms are described as either monophasic or biphasic. A biphasic wave is further described as either symmetrical or asymmetrical and as balanced or unbalanced. For more specifications and types of waveforms available on the Intelect Transport 2-Channel Electrotherapy unit, refer to the section entitled "Waveform Specification"
