Table 1. Characterization of the shortwave diathermy equipment grouped by brand and model (n = 23).
| Company | Model | Type of pulse Continuous - C Pulsed - P | Frequency (MHz) | Power Out Potency Informed (W) | Connections | Cables and Electrodes | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOSET * | Thermopulse Compact | C | 27.12 | 100 | OK | OK | 4 |
| BIOSET * | Thermowave | C | 27.12 | 380 | OK | OK | 3 |
| CARCI # | Diatermed | C | 27.12 | 240 | OK | OK | 2 |
| CARCI # | Diatermia 4025 | C | 27.12 | ---¥ | OK | OK | 5 |
| IBRAMED § | Thermopulse | C - P | 27.12 | 180 | OK | OK | 3 |
| KROMAN ♦ | Termotron | C | 27.12 | ---¥ | OK | OK | 1 |
| KLD ∞ | Diatermax | C | 27.12 | 200 | OK | OK | 2 |
| KW ¢ | Efrom | C | 27.12 | 400 | OK | OK | 3 |
¥ Equipment out of production and value not reported by the manufacturer. Addresses: * 1212, Avenue 55, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil; # 246, Dr. Siqueira Campos, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; §50, Milão, Amparo, SP, Brazil; ♦ 35, Joaninha Carpinelli Fortes, Ribeirão Pires, SP, Brazil; ∞ 610, Avenue Europa, Amparo, SP, Brazil; ¢ 1211, Augusto Barassa, Amparo, SP, Brazil