Chapter 2 Safety Protocol Flashcards
Eye protection
Everyone who is present in the treatment room during the use of an IPL, laser or IR technology must protect their eyes by wearing recommended protective eyewear
IPL goggle
415-790nm
Laser q switch goggle
190-534nm/ 910-1070nm
Laser erbium YAG
2760-3470 nm
Infrared goggles
850 nm -1750 nm
What can you do if your client is experiencing pain?
Lower the Fluence
Which factors can influence pain
Vacation season Tanning Walking / working out Heat Illness Medication Stress lack of sleep
Error code 119 heat sensor/ over-heating
Leave system on, do not turn it off
Wait 2 minutes without pulsing to allow the components to cool
Error code 114: water tank fill
Fill up unit with water if this code appears
It won’t work if the water level is low
Error code 117 - refers to the RF hand piece
If the wrong head is being used, it will tell you that the impedance is too high
Meaning, there is too much heat being produced
Be sure to change the RF head/ tip for the RF body