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Read, understand, and practice the precautionary and operating instructions found in this manual. Know
the limitations and hazards associated with using electrical stimulation. Observe any precautionary and
operational decals placed on the unit.
Patient hazard — these cautions need to be observed to avoid the risk of electrical shock or other
negative effects to the patient.
- The device is designed to comply with electromagnetic safety standards. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Harmful interference to other
devices can be determined by turning this equipment on and off. Try to correct the interference by
using one or more of the following:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving device.
- Increase the separation between the equipment (refer to the EmC section in this manual for
recommended separation distances).
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit.
- Consult your DJO dealer for assistance.
- Do not apply stimulation close to metal. Remove jewelry, piercings, belt buckles or any other
metallic product or device in the area of stimulation.
- Be careful if the patient has sensitivity problems or is not able to communicate that he or she feels
discomfort, however light.
- Never begin an initial stimulation session on a person who is standing. The first five minutes of
stimulation must always be performed on a 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 produces a feeling weakness and
a tendency towards fainting. If this does occur, all that is required is to stop the stimulation and
for the person to lie down with the legs raised until the feeling of weakness disappears (5 to 10
minutes).
- Never allow muscular contraction during a stimulation session to result in movement. 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 any movement that results from
contraction.
- Do not disconnect any module that is switched on during the stimulation session. They must be
switched off first.
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Caution!