Mettler Auto*Therm 390x Shortwave Diathermy
**Must be purchased by a licensed healthcare professional*
Turn up the heat in your practice with the Auto Therm 390x, shortwave diathermy from Mettler Electronics.
This versatile unit comes with an inductive drum for deep heating along with capacitive soft-rubber plates for more superficial applications. Continuous and pulsed modes allow you to customize treatment parameters for your patients. The Auto Therm 390x features a locking arm that makes it easy to position the drum on the patient. The sturdy cart allows you to roll the unit around your clinic and provides ample storage space for all of your diathermy accessories and supplies.
Since 1968 Mettler Electronics has produced shortwave diathermy (SWD) units that produce comforting deep heat in muscles and deep tissues. Shortwave diathermy is used to provide deep heat to areas than normally covered by other heating modalities.
- The Auto*Therm 390x is a continuous and pulsed shortwave diathermy.
- This unit can be easily moved between treatment rooms or to the patient.
- Capacitive electrodes are ideal for treating shallow areas and are ideal for covering a large treatment area like a leg when treating the Sciatic Nerve.
- The coil induction drum is designed for deep penetration.
- The Auto*Therm® 390x comes with an arm, inductive coil applicator, capacitive electrodes and heavy-duty cart with ample storage space.
Auto*Therm® 390x combines the ME 390 with an arm, inductive coil applicator and heavy-duty cart with ample storage space. Using this model, you will be able to choose from two different modes of application—the deep penetration of inductive coil diathermy or the shallower capacitive style with the soft-rubber plates.
Weight: 60 lbs., (27.3 kg)
Dimensions: 37 in (H) x 19 in (W) x 19 in (D), ((95 cm (H) x 48 cm (W) x 48 cm (D))
Warranty: 2 years, one year on applicators and accessories
Q: Why would I use diathermy over ultrasound?
A: Ultrasound is very effective for treating small specific areas where diathermy treats a much larger surface area and penetrates much deeper.
Q: Is diathermy reimbursed?
A: Yes, diathermy has its own CPT code.
Q: What is the difference between the 390 and the 390x?
A: The 390 is the portable version that utilizes rubber plate capacitive electrodes. The 390x is the full version that includes the unit, treatment cart, arm, and coil induction drum applicator.
Q: What is the difference between the capacitive applicators and the drum applicator?
A: The capacitive applicators are used for shallow penetration and the induction drum is used for deep penetration.
Q: Do we have to isolate our diathermy unit in a separate room like in the old days?
A: No. With today’s technology and safety requirements, diathermy does not have to be isolated.
Q: Do I still have to worry about metal objects in the body when using diathermy?
A: When using the continuous mode, metal has the tendency to heat up in the surrounding area. In the pulsed mode, the unit does not have the capability to heat metal.
Q: Can diathermy be treated over the patients clothing?
A: We recommend that you remove the clothing around the treatment area and use a terry cloth towel directly on the skin. You then place the drum directly on the towel.
Q: What is pulsed diathermy used for?
A: Just like pulsed ultrasound you will get the mechanical effects of diathermy without having any thermal properties.
Q: what is the biggest advantage of diathermy?
A: Diathermy treats a much larger surface area as well as having much deeper penetration levels than other thermal modalities. Diathermy is also the only unattended modality in the country allowing the clinician to attend to other patients while the treatment is running.