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6.2.1
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BcSs-PICNIW-2000
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sensor
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Step 1 - measure the cranial circumference
With a measuring tape, measure the largest circumference of the patient's head,
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the most prominent part at the back of the head (occipital) and just above the eyebrows (supraorbital ridges).
Step 2 - choose the correct headband
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Choose the single headband position 1 and 2 according to
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the table bellow
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Size | Head |
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circumferences | |
Position 1 | 16 7/8 - 21 5/8 in |
Position 2 | 20 7/8 - 25 5/8 in |
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TIP - Most adults will use the sensor in position 2. |
Step 3 - attach the headband to the sensor
The final assembly of the headband is done by attaching it to the sensor
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6.2.2
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BcSs-PICNIW-1000 sensor
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Choose a headband and assemble with the turnbuckle and attach it
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to the sensor
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. Currently there are two types of
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headband sets for this sensor model. This will depend on what sensor kit model was sent with your brain4care licence.
One-Size-Fits-All Headbands Kit | Single Sized Headbands Kit |
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 Two multi-sized headbands |  |
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 Several individually sized |
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headband stripes |
6.2.
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2.1 One-Size-Fits-All Headbands Kit
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Adult and pediatric one-size-fits-all headbands
Step 1 - measure the cranial circumference
With a measuring tape, measure the largest circumference of the patient's head, that is, the most prominent part at the back of the head (occipital) and just above the eyebrows (supraorbital ridges).
Step 2 - choose the correct headband stripe
According to the measured head circumference, choose between
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headband 1 and 2 according to table
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bellow. If you cannot find the desired size, follow procedure 6.2.4, with the extra tape provided
Table 6.2.3-1 head band sizes
Code | Size | Head circumference |
531020052 | Headband stripe 1 | 16 1/2 - 21 5/8 in |
531020053 | Headband stripe 2 | 19 5/8 - 24 3/4 in |
Step 3 - slide the headband through the sensor latches
If the external battery is installed, remove it by pressing the side buttons pulling upwards as shown in
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the figure bellow.
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External battery removal
Slide the selected headband stripe through the sensor notches as shown in
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the figure bellow. Replace the external battery in the sensor by pressing the side latches and releasing them when the battery is positioned correctly.
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Sliding the headband
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through the sensor notches
Step 4 -
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attach the turnbuckle on the headband stripe
Close the headband by
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snapping the turnbuckle into one end of the strap
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Figura 6.2.3-4 Instalação da cremalheira.
Passo 5 - Final size adjustment with the headband button
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according to the figure bellow
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Turnbuckle latching to the headband stripe
Step 5 - Adjust total headband size
Choose which snap-on button to use according to the measured circumference and sizes from table
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bellow. Pull the end of the band, place the
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snap-on at the appropriate size, and press onto the desired
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one until you hear a click
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Table 6.2.3-2 Sizes headband
Size | Head circumference | Snap-on buttons position |
Headband 1 (16 1/2 - 21 2/3 in) |  Snap-on button position | |
P | 16 1/2 - 18 1/2 in | |
M | 18 1/8 - 20 1/8 in | |
G | 19 5/8 - 21 5/8 in | |
Headband 2 (19 5/8 - 24 3/4 in) | ||
P | 19 5/8 - 21 5/8 in | |
M | 21 1/4 - 23 1/4 in | |
G | 22 7/8 - 24 3/4 in | |
Figure 6.2.3-5 Button positioning.
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TIP - Most adults will need an M and L size while children typically use S or XS size headband. |
The final assembly of the headband should resemble the image in Figure 6.2.3-6.
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Final assembly of the headband.
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6.2.2.
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2 Single Sized Headbands Kit
Step 1 - measure you patient’s head circumference
With a measuring tape, measure the largest circumference of your patient’s head, i.e., the most prominent part on the back of the head (occipital) and just above the eyebrows (supraorbital ridges). There are five to seven headband options available (depends on which headband set was sent).
Step 2 - choose the correct head band
According to the measured head circumference, choose the band size defined in
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the table bellow.
Code | Size | Head circumference |
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531020017 | PP (XS) | 50 – 55 cm (19 5/8 – 21 5/8 in) |
531020018 | P (S) | 52,5 – 57,5 cm (20 5/8 – 22 5/8 in) |
531020019 | M (M) | 55 – 60 cm (21 5/8 – 23 5/8 in) |
531020020 | G (L) | 57,5 – 62,5 cm (22 5/8 – 24 5/8 in) |
531020021 | GG (XL) | 60 – 65 cm (23 5/8 – 25 5/8 in) |
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531020016 | PPP (2XS) | 47,5 – 52,5 cm (18 3/4 - 20 5/8 in) |
531020022 | GGG (2XL) | 62,5 – 67,5 cm (24 5/8 – 26 5/8 in) |
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TIP - Most adults will need an M and L size while children typically use S or XS size headband. |
Step 3 - Place the headband on the sensor
If the external battery is attached, remove it by pressing the side latches and pulling it up as shown in Figure
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bellow.
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Pass the selected headband through the sensor notches as shown in
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figure bellow. Attach the external battery back on the sensor by pressing the side latches and releasing them when the battery is correctly positioned.
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Step 4 - attach the turnbuckle to the headband
The final assembly of the headband is done by attaching the turnbuckle to both ends of the headband stripe.
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