Nitek THYROFLEX Manual de usuario
THYROFLEX 4G INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Table of Content
Section 1: Hardware Included.................................................................... Page 1
Section 2: Computer Set-up........................................................................ Page 1
Section 3: Testing......................................................................................... Page 7
Section 4: Patient Record............................................................................ Page 9
Section 5: Patient Preparation.................................................................. Page 11
Section 6: Performing Reflex Test............................................................ Page 13
Section 7: Marker Placement.................................................................... Page 14
Section 8: Result Interpretation ................................................................ Page18
Section 9: Retesting Patient....................................................................... Page 19
Section 10: View Patient Test History...................................................... Page 20
Section 11: Printing, Saving, and PDF .....................................................Page 21
Section 12: Technical Support................................................................... Page 26
Contacts:..................................................................................................... Page 28
Hashimoto’s ................................................................................................ Page 29
BioThroid.................................................................................................... Page 30
Iodine/Iodide............................................................................................... Page 34
Thyroid Notes............................................................................................. Page 36
Dr. Bayliss................................................................................................... Page 40
Nitek Pharmacy.......................................................................................... Page 41
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NiTek Medical, Inc.
THYROFLEX INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Section 1: Hardware Included
1. Debun-Linux XUbuntu Netbook with Thyroflex software preloaded.
2. USB reflex hammer system with USB link stick and hand sensor band.
3. Additional blue reflex hammer to assist in locating the reflex muscle.
4. Power cord (adaptor, if necessary, depending on country).
5. Symptoms Sheet.
6. Instruction Manual.
7. Link to compatible printers.
8. USB memory stick.
9. Spare hand sensor strap
10. USB to micro USB charging cord
1. 2. 3.
Note: All programs on this computer will require only a single click. Double
clicking will duplicate the launch of multiple screens. Please allow at least 30
seconds for system to launch or change between screens.
Section 2: Computer Set-Up
1. Turn on the computer using the small rectangular blue power button located in the
top right hand corner.
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2. Accept the terms and conditions of use of device.
3. To set up the wireless Internet connection, go to “Config” and “Network
Manager”icon. Select the wireless Internet connection. It may be necessary to
enter in your Internet service provider ID and password to establish password
protected connections. DISCLAIMER: Nitek is not responsible for
understanding your specific Internet type. Our computers are designed to connect
to wireless Internet connections or CAT cable connections. If you are unable to
connect through the suggestions from our manual or video please consult your IT
professional or Internet provider.
Important! : Internet connection is essential to obtaining calculated test
results and tracking of monthly testing usage for billing purposes.
Configuration Main Screen: Set up Internet Connection.
To connect to the Internet, locate the arrows in the top bar. Click and a pull
down menu will appear below.
4. Connect to the Internet
The two arrows located in the top right hand side of the bar, are for the Internet
connection.
To Connect Connected
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5. The pull down menu, as shown below, will pick up what services are available or
within range. Select your WiFi and register with your password to authenticate.
(This is just a sample of WiFi connections)
6. If you briefly loose Internet connection during testing, you will still be able to
complete your test and obtain results. However, you will only be able to test up to
10 “off-line” tests without the Internet before you will be locked out of the system
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from any further testing. The following error message will appear.
Loss of Internet Connection Error Message While Going To Test = Not On
Internet, Therefore, Connect To The Internet ASAP.
7. Connect the Dongle to a port on the computer and check for the BLUE light. The
blue light on the dongle should stay on throughout testing.
Connect Dongle to computer Check for Blue light
Note: Each Thyroflex has matched ID #’s on the hammer link box and a
PAC ID # on the top right hand corner of the rotating body patient input
screen. These numbers are unique to your device. Every test can be seen in
real time on the NiTek server. If you need assistant with placing marker on a
graph or with test result interpretation or simply want us to review your
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8. Press the black hand sensor button; you will get a red light. The light should then
turn blue. If hammer is not cocked after one minute of showing blue, it will show
red and then turn itself off.
9. If blue light flashes on hand sensor, it is not communicating with the dongle.
10. When cocking the hammer a yellow light will show on the hammer and the hand
sensor. (If you lose connection, the blue light will show.)
Press the black button to start
Red light will appear briefly
and then turn blue.
Light will stay a solid blue, until hammer is
cocked and then will turn yellow.
If hammer is not cocked after a minute, it
will turn from blue to red and shut off.
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11. With the yellow light on hammer and sensor, you are now ready to “Fire.”
(Might be a blind spot and you will see a blue light, adjust and make sure you see
yellow lights before testing patient.)
12. After you “Fire,” the hand sensor light will go back to blue.
13. To charge the hammer, insert one end of the cord into the hammer and the other
end into the USB port. It will turn red when charging. Unplug charger cord after
15 minutes. Do the same to charge the hand sensor.
Hammer charging Hand sensor charging
Yellow light on sensor and yellow light
on cocked hammer. Ready to Fire.
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Section 3: Testing
1. Launch the NiTek software from the desktop “Nitek Software” icon. Remember
to single click and watch for rotating clock.
Launch Thyroflex software program using the “Nitek Software” icon.
Entry Page for Testing
The PAC I.D. number is the unique identifier for your Thyroflex and is
synced to the Nitek server.
2. At the main menu, click on the drop down menu under “Physician” and select
“Edit Physicians” to manage your physician database.
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Select and/or add new physician to database.
3. Select “Add New” and type in the new physician’s name or select the appropriate
physician name and click “Done”.
4. To add a new patient, click on the drop down menu under the “Patient” button,
select “New Patient.”
Select and/or add new client database.
5. Select the “Thyroflex Brachial Radialis” button to enter in patient information.
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Section 4: Patient Record
1. Use the “Tab” key to go through the fields, fill in the patient name, birthday,
gender, height, and weight.
2. Click on the drop down arrow to select the “sex”.
Note: Height and weight unit of measurement is preset for your region.
Patient Information Screen
3. If patient is on thyroid therapy, click on the drop down menu to select their
current thyroid medication and dosage level.
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