DJO Vitalstim Plus Electrotherapy And Semg Biofeedback System

DJO VitalStim Dysphagia Therapy System Features

• VitalStim Treatment
  • The VitalStim waveform is delivered in Co-Contraction mode up to four separate channels deliver stimulation concurrently and pause at the same time.
• VMS Treatment
  • Customize treatment protocol by adjusting the parameters of your choice, such as phase duration, frequency, and work and rest time.
  • VMS treatment offers even more flexibility by allowing you to sequence the stimulation in the various channels to more closely match the natural swallowing sequence.
• sEMG Treatment
  • Electrical signals in the muscle are measured and displayed on a screen and are amplified into sounds that patients can hear.
  • This feedback increased patient effort and participation, and provides the data and documentation required to measure patient outcomes and quantify progress.
• sEMG + Triggered Stim
  • The patient initiates the swallowing exercise with the assistance of sEMG biofeedback.
  • When the set threshold is reached, VitalStim Plus will switch to stimulation mode to increase the effort and exercise load.
• Patient Data
  • Treatment data on stimulation and sEMG can be stored, displayed or exported to a PC to track patient progress and generate reports. 
• Bluetooth Technology
  • Screen monitoring technology projects your live treatment onto a computer or tablet screen.
  • This allows user to guide therapeutic exercise activities and increase patient engagement. 
• Education Videos
  • A complete education tool at your fingertips.
  • VitalStim Plus includes videos that help demonstrate key therapeutic exercises, such as the Masako Exercise, the Mendelsohn Maneuver, the Supraglottic Maneuver, and various electrode placement options. 
• Anatomical Library
  • VitalStim Plus includes a dysphagia image library of anatomy, pathology, and therapeutic treatment options to assist in educating your patient.

Vitalstim Plus User Manuals

• Vitalstim Plus Pc Software Installation Quick Start Guide
• Vitalstim Plus Pc Software Tutorial

What to buy with DJO Vitalstim Plus and Semg Biofeedback System

• BioMedical Tens Prep Wipes
• Cardinal Health Insulated Reusable Hot And Cold Gel Packs
• Parker Spectra 360 Electrode Gel
• Chattanooga VitalStim Therapy Electrode Application Kits

How does VitalStim Plus Semg Biofeedback System work?

• A small, carefully calibrated current is delivered to the motor nerves of the patient;s throat through specially designed electrodes causing the muscles responsible for swallowing to contract.
• At the same time, a dysphagia specialist guides the patient through active swallowing therapy to re-educate normal swallow function.

Who can use VitalStim Therapy System?

• VitalStim is effective for both sexes and all ages.
• This should not be used directly over an active neoplasm or infection. 
• It should be used with caution in patients with seizure disorders and patients with implanted electronics (e.g., pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, deep brain stimulators). 
• Some patients may not respond well to VitalStim. 
• This may include patients with significant lower motor neuron damage and patients with severely impaired cognition. 
• A certified VitalStim clinician can give you more information about candidacy for this treatment.