Activeforever Quasar MD Plus Advanced Light Therapy Device - Manual (Page 18)

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Chapter 4 - Safety
LED light therapy is considered a safe treatment without harmful side effects. As
with any treatment, however, client safety must always be of first concern.
Side Effects
At this time, research has shown no side effects from this form of therapy. Red
and Infrared wavelengths are present in sunlight. The reason we do not use
sunlight for this type of therapy is that the sun generates the entire
electromagnetic spectrum, which includes X-rays, Gamma Rays, UV and other
wavelengths that have been documented to harm tissues.
14. The sun only produces the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
True
False
Risk of Eye Injury
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has divided lasers and radiation
producing devices into categories (Classes 1 though 4) according to their
potential to damage the eye. Classes 1 through 3A (laser pointers are 3A
devices) are considered safe. Class 3B involves a certain risk. Class 4 is a
definite risk. This rating has nothing to do with the quality, medical use, or
efficiency of these types of devices. It only refers solely to the possibility of eye
damage. The Quasar and similar LED based devices are Class 2 devices. It is
not wise to look directly into any bright light source. You may use goggles on the
client with our machine when treatment is being administered. It is protection
enough, however, just to have the client close their eyes. For example, when
removing a sty from the eyelid, even though using a powerful laser and the sty is
over the pupil, the protocol is to just have the subject close their eyes. When the
light hits the eyelid it is dispersed over the entire retina which reduces the power
by about a million times.
Machine Safety
Examine the electrical cord between the power supply and Quasar hand piece
for nicks or shorts before every treatment. Call the home office for a replacement
power supply if cord is damaged. Keep the unit away from small children.
37. You should inspect the Quasar’s electrical cord for nicks and damage
periodically.
True
False
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