Precautionary Instructions - DJO chattanooga VitalStim Therapy Manual De Instrucciones

ABOUT VITALSTIM THERAPY

Precautionary Instructions

The precautionary instructions found in this section and
throughout this manual are indicated by specific symbols. Understand
these symbols and their definitions before operating this equipment. The
definition of these symbols are as follows:
=CAUTION-
Text with a "CAUTION" indicator will explain
possible Safety infractions that could have
the potential to cause minor to moderate
injury or damage to equipment.
=WARNING-
Text with a "WARNING" indicator will
explain possible Safety infractions that will
potentially cause serious injury and
equipment damage.
=DANGER-
Text with a "DANGER" indicator will
explain possible Safety infractions that are
imminently hazardous situations that would
result in death or serious injury.
NOTE: Throughout this manual "NOTE" may be found. These
notes are helpful information to aid in the particular
area or function being described.
• Read, understand and practice the precautionary and operating instructions
found in this manual. Know the limitations and hazards associated with using
any electrical device. Observe the precautionary and operational decals placed
on the unit.
• DO NOT operate when connected to any other unit.
• Use only fingers to operate button controls on the control panel(s). Use of sharp
objects such as pencils or pens will result in damage to the unit.
• Turn unit OFF before positioning electrodes on a patient, removing electrodes from a
patient or replacing batteries.
• Place the patient in a comfortable position during the VitalStim therapy session.
• Proper storage and transport temperatures for the VitalStim Therapy Unit are 40°F -
158°F (-40°C - 70°C). Relative Humidity is 10% - 100%.
• Safe use of electrotherapy during pregnancy has not been established.
• Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed heart
problems.
• Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
• Caution should be used in the presence of a tendency to hemorrage following
acute trauma or fracture, following recent surgical procedures when muscle
contraction may disrupt the healing process, over a menstruating or pregnant
uterus and over areas of skin which lack normal sensation.
• Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to electrical
stimulation or electrical conductive medium. The irritation can usually be
reduced using an alternate conductive medium or electrode placement.
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VitalStim™ Therapy Unit
CAUTION