Philips HP3643 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

- Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- This appliance is not intended for use by children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- This appliance is intended for the treatment of muscle and joint pain
and muscle and joint stiffness, not for the treatment of abdominal,
facial and other sorts of pain.
- To prevent overheating of the skin, avoid very short treatment distances.
The warmth should be comfortable throughout the treatment.
- To prevent eye damage, do not look into the light of the lamp when it is on.
- Do not fall asleep during treatment.
- Prevent the treatment area from cooling down too fast immediately
after treatment.
- If there is no improvement after 6-8 treatments, stop using the
appliance and consult your doctor.
Contraindications for InfraCare treatment
- Do not use the appliance without consulting your doctor first
if you suffer from severe diseases such as heart disease,
acute inflammatory diseases, thrombosis, blood coagulation disorders,
adrenal suppression, systemic lupus erythematous or malignant diseases.
- Do not use the appliance if you are oversensitive to infrared light or if
you have oedema. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance if you are insensitive to infrared radiation and
heat due to a disease (e.g. advanced diabetes) or the use of painkillers.
If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance if you suffer from conditions associated with
nerve demyelinisation such as carpal tunnel syndrome, multiple sclerosis
and ulnar neuropathy. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance if you have an implanted device,
particularly not if it is located in the vicinity of the treatment area.
If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- If you are pregnant, do not use the appliance to treat areas close to
your abdomen or your lower back area, to avoid overheating of these
areas. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance if you have a swelling or an inflammation,
as heat could aggravate the complaints. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
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