EXPERIMENT NO.: 1
Title Experiment: of To study the basic operation of electric supply to equipment safety device
Program: BPT Course: ELECTROTHERAPY AND ACTINOTHERAPY -I] Semester: III
Course Code: 21BPT382
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Aim/Objectives: The aim of this practical is that the student will able to operate the basic
‘electric supply to appliances and safety devices.
‘Apparatus required:
Allthe modalities which are used in physiotherapy.
Fuse, 3 pin plug
Approved by
Prepared by“Fire extinguishers
Learning Outcome:
Student will be able to understand aboutelectric equipments, electric supply
to appliances and safety devices.
Theory/Principle:
Electricity is safe to use but may become dangerous in careless hands. tt may
cause fire, damage and fatal and non-fatal accidents this danger from
electricity can be avoid by using good quality equipment material, proper
wiring and installation as well as efficient maintenance and keep up of
protective devices.
-allthe equipments should be checked before use.
“The physiotherapist must the patient comfortably according to physical
condition of patient and the treatment procedure.
“The electrodes positioning must be done following ll the preventive
protocolsas it may leadto electric burns.
“Frequent feedback must be taken from the patient about any possible
irritation, burning, sensation.
-Always explain the treatment procedureto patient.
-Adequate dosage for particular treatment.
-After the treatment wind up all the equipments,
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-Alwaysuse 3 three pin plug where safe groundisfixed
“Never use damaged plugs/cords or extension cords, physiotherapyDEV BHOOMI
—UTTARAKHAND —
UNIVERSITY
department floor shauld be dry and moist free.
“There should notbe any tearing and wearingof leads, electrodes and wires.
-ferthing should be used to preventsomeone froman electricshock.
Wiring should be proper insulsted to increase the safety and efficiency and
to preventthe accidental contactof wire with other conductors of electricity.
-What are the precautions should be taken while operating electrical
devices?
-Whatshould be done to preventsomeone fromelectric shock?
Applications/ Significance:
A safety device is 3 piece of equipment such as a fire extinguisher, safety
between or burglar alarm that reduces loose or damage fram a fire, accident
or breakin.