Pressure sensor 36.415.91

for spine surgery

The pressure sensor consists of two elements: the sensor case and a compression plate. It is powered by a DC 9V battery ( ), type 6LF22. 1. Assembly The compression plate is attached to the sensor case : (by placing the insertion tab into the retaining clip, then correctly inserting the pressure needles into the guide hole Finally, the plate is maintained in place by locking the lever clasp into the hook of the compression plate . The SDC® thoracic compression brace includes a compression plate that is similar to the plate supplied with the pressure sensor. The installation of the sensor case on the brace is thus performed in a similar manner. Measuring the Pressure of Treatment (POT) The pressure of treatment is measured at the initial placement of the brace, and subsequently at each monthly checkup. 1. After assembling the brace, adjusting the straps and fitting the compression plate at the proper height, unfasten the brace hinge. 2. Install the pressure sensor case on the compression plate attached to the brace (see para. 1 - Assembly). 3. Hold the front plate of the brace with one hand making sure that the compression plate does not touch the patient's chest, while maintaining the unit in an upright position. Do not touch the compression plate while the device turns on and resets itself. Turn the device on by pressing the black button while holding the blue button depressed. Release both buttons. The device resets itself. 4. Close the brace by clasping the hinge. 5. Ask the patient to breathe in deeply while expanding his chest and hold his breath for several seconds.