Electrotherapy; Caution - Chattanooga Group VITALSTIM Manual De Usuario

ELECTROTHERAPY

P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n a a r r y y I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s
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:
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= = C C A A U U T T I I O O N N - - 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.
!
= = W W A A R R N N I I N N G G - - Text with a "WARNING" indicator will
explain possible Safety infractions that will
potentially cause serious injury and
equipment damage.
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= = D D A A N N G G E E R R - - Text with a "DANGER" indicator will
explain possible Safety infractions that are
imminently hazardous situations that would
result in death or serious injury.
N N O O T T E E : : 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