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

graphs during your training period, email us at [email protected].

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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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