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SolRxTM
E-Series Multidirectional Phototherapy
ExpandableTM 2-Bulb Full Body Panel System
6-Foot Models: E720M(Master) & E720A(Add-On)
Users Manual & Treatment Method
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Technical Data
More Photos
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A critically important feature of the SolRx E-Series Expandable Full Body Panel System is its
comprehensive Users Manual.
Solarc Users Manuals have been relentlessly developed for more than 20 years by an actual user of the devices,
and vetted by a variety of dermatology professionals.
It includes a wealth of information so you can maximize your treatment results.
Most importantly, it includes
detailed exposure guidelines with treatment times for:
- Psoriasis,
- Vitiligo,
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema),
- Vitamin-D, by supplemental document.
These tables provide a complete treatment protocol based on your skin type,
the power of the device(s), and the waveband.
Other information includes:
- Warnings about who should not use the device. (phototherapy contraindications)
- General warnings about UVB phototherapy and equipment safety.
- Installation considerations including initial setup of the MASTER device, and connection of ADD-ON devices.
- Exposure guidelines including skin type determination, positioning and other tips.
- Usage guidelines & treatment procedure.
- Psoriasis long term maintenance program.
- Device maintenance, bulb replacement, troubleshooting & electrical schematic.
The value of Solarc Users Manuals has been recognized by the
Ottawa home phototherapy study
which stated:
"Nurses and dermatologists who do not operate a phototherapy center should be aware of the
detailed instructions provided by Solarc Systems.
Their [the dermatologist's] role becomes more one of professional follow-up
rather than one of education on the operation of the home unit."
The E-Series Users Manual is available in both English and French.
It is printed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper and bound in a 3-hole folder,
so you can easily photocopy pages if needed.
E-Series Users Manuals also include several years of Solarc's
phototherapy calendar.
See below for E-Series treatment positions.
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The following pictures show some of the possible treatment positions using
only ONE(1) MASTER device:
The 2-bulb MASTER device is only 12-1/2 inches wide,
so multiple positions are required to get full coverage around the patient's body.
This can usually be done in 4 setups: front-back-leftside-rightside.
Note that the light power (irradiance) of the 2-bulb MASTER device is considerable,
being just slightly less than the 4-bulb Solarc 1000 Series panel model 1740UVB-NB;
made possible by the E-Series' reflector design and bulb spacing.
The MASTER device by itself is fully capable of providing medically effective home phototherapy treatment,
but longer total treatment times are usually necessary.
For all positions, the patient maintains a minimum distance of 8 to 12 inches from the bulbs to the closest skin surface.
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The traditional treatment positions for home phototherapy using a panel is first with the front side of the body facing the device.
The position is held until the time expires.
Note that the width of the device is about the width of the patient's torso.
The model is 5ft-10in and 190lbs.
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Then the patient turns around, restarts the timer and treats the back side.
It is important that the ultraviolet protective goggles always be used.
It is recommended that the genitals be covered;
for men by using a sock, and for women by wearing a thong.
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To treat the sides of the body, the patient simply stands sideways.
In this picture, the arm is held up to allow the light to better reach the side of the torso,
and the hand used to cover the side of the face.
See also the optional
Face Shield
accessory.
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There are many alternative methods.
With practice,
the patient can develop a custom positioning system to apply light to those areas needing it the most.
An important consideration is to avoid significantly overlapping treatment sides,
which could result in local overexposure and sunburn.
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Here the patient is treating the front side,
with special emphasis on the elbows,
while at the same time blocking the face with the hands.
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It is possible to treat only certain areas of the body.
For example, in this picture, only the outside of the lower leg is receiving UV light treatment.
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To minimize light to the face and/or more fully treat the lower leg, a sturdy stool can be used.
All fluorescent bulbs have lower output near the ends of the tubes.
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Other areas of the body can be protected by simply wearing clothing.
The clothing could be modified by cutting some of it away to expose certain areas.
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The following pictures show some of the possible treatment positions using a 3-DEVICE configuration:
one MASTER device with an ADD-ON device on each side (1M+2A):
When ADD-ON devices are connected, not only is the width coverage improved,
but so too is the light delivery efficency,
because each device can be individually angled to be at the recommended treatment distance from the skin.
Consequently, the number of patient positions and total treatment time is greatly reduced.
For a technical review comparing the multi-directional E-Series system to a traditional flat wide panel,
click here.
For all positions,
each device is angled to maintain a minimum distance of 8 to 12 inches from the bulbs to the closest skin surface.
Click here for many more assembly configuration examples including full wrap-around booths.
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Front treatment.
Note how the ADD-ON devices are angled inward to wrap around the body.
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Back treatment. The ADD-ON devices can be very easily repositioned to a diffent angle if necessary.
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Side treatment with the hand blocking light to the face.
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Front treatment with the hands blocking Narrowband-UVB light to the face.
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Front treatment with the arms spread to better expose the chest.
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Standing on a stool to better expose the lower leg, and minimize UVB-NB light to the face.
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Frontal exposure while standing on a stool. There are many treatment position possibilities.
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Clothing used to block ultraviolet light to the upper torso and concentrated on the legs.
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Solarc Systems Inc., 1515 Snow Valley Road, Minesing (Barrie), Ontario, Canada L0L 1Y3
Toll Free: 1.866.813.3357 Tel: 705.739.8279 Fax 705.739.9684
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