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person who is sitting or lying down.
In rare instances, people of a nervous
disposition may experience a
vasovagal reaction. This is of
psychological origin and is connected
with a fear of the muscle stimulation
as well as surprise at seeing one of
their muscles contract without having
intentionally contracted it themselves.
A vasovagal reaction causes heart to
slow down and blood pressure to
drop, which can make you feel weak
and faint. If this does occur, all that is
required is to stop the stimulation and
lie down with the legs raised until the
feeling of weakness disappears (5 to
10 minutes).
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Never allow movement resulting from
muscular contraction during a
stimulation session. You should
always stimulate isometrically; this
means that the extremities of the
limb in which a muscle is being
stimulated must be firmly fixed, so as
to prevent the movement that results
from contraction.
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Do not use the Compex or m-4
system if you are connected to a
high-frequency surgical instrument as
this could cause skin irritation or
burns under the electrodes.
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Do not use the Compex or m-4
system within X metre (see EMC
table) of short wave or microwave
devices as this could alter the currents
generated by the stimulator. If you
are in any doubt as to the use of the
Compex close to another medical
device, seek advice from the
manufacturer of the latter or from
your doctor.
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Do not use the Compex stimulator or
m-4 system in areas where
unprotected devices are used to emit
electromagnetic radiation. Portable
communications equipment can
interfere with electrical medical
equipment.
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Only use stimulation cables supplied
by Compex.
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Do not disconnect any stimulation
cables during a session while the
stimulator is switched on. Switch the
stimulator off first.
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Never connect stimulation cables to
an external power supply. There is a
risk of electric shock.
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Only use rechargeable battery units
supplied by Compex.
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Never recharge the stimulator without
first disconnecting the stimulation
cables.
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Always use the charger provided by
Compex to recharge the batteries.
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Never use the Compex or the charger
if it is damaged (case, cables, etc.) or
if the battery compartment is open.
There is a risk of electric shock.
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Disconnect the charger immediately if
the Compex "bleeps" continuously, if
there is abnormal heating or smell, or
if smoke comes from the charger or
the Compex.
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Do not recharge the battery in a
confined space (carrying case, etc.).
There is a risk of fire or electric
shock.
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Keep the Compex and its accessories
out of reach of children.
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Do not allow any foreign bodies (soil,
water, metal, etc.) to penetrate the
Compex, the battery compartment
and the charger.
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Sudden temperature changes can
cause condensation to build up inside
the stimulator. To prevent this, allow
it to reach ambient temperature
before use.
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Do not use the Compex while driving
or operating machinery.
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Do not use the stimulator at altitudes
of over 3,000 metres.
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