Dangers; Adverse Reactions - Empi Phoenix Manual De Usuario

DC Component . The Empi Phoenix waveforms may contain a DC component (only for Edema program P4). Always use DJO
Global electrodes with a minimum active area of 16 cm
when the unit is used at higher intensities. Consult your clinician prior to using any electrode less than 16 cm
This DC component for the Edema program (P4) is equivalent to 266 µA DC for all intensities above 4 mA.
Additional Precautions for TENS (P3)
• TENS is not effective for pain of central origin, including headache.
• TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other pain management therapies.
• TENS devices have no curative value.
• TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the sensation of pain that would otherwise serve as a
protective mechanism.
• Effectiveness of TENS is highly dependent upon patient selection by a practitioner qualified in the management of pain
patients.

4.4 Dangers

Electrodes . Any DJO Electrode with a minimum active area of 16 cm
electrode with an area less than 16 cm
clinician prior to using any electrode less than 16 cm
Stimulus delivered by the waveforms of the Phoenix device, in certain configurations, will deliver a
Dangerous voltage.
charge of up to 20 microcoulombs (µC) or greater per pulse and may be sufficient to cause electrocution. Electrical
current of this magnitude must not flow through the thorax because it may cause a cardiac arrhythmia.

4.5 Adverse Reactions

• Patients may experience
• Patients may experience
stimulation near the eyes and to the head and face.
• Patients should stop using the device
the device.
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. Use of an electrode with an area less than 16 cm
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can cause burns when the unit is used at higher intensities. Consult your
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skin irritation and burns beneath the stimulation electrodes applied to the skin.
headache and other painful sensations
and should consult with their physicians if they experience adverse reactions from
may be used with this device. Use of an
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.
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during or following the application of electrical
can cause burns
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.
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