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Warnings
• Care must be taken when operating this device around other equipment.
• Potential electromagnetic or other interference may occur to either this
device or to the other equipment, or both. Minimise this interference by
not using this device in conjunction with the other equipment.
• This device may not be used in proximity (i.e. less than 2 meters) to short-
wave equipment.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, rain, excessive dust, moisture,
mechanical vibrations and shocks.
• This device may not be used in so-called "wet rooms" (hydrotherapy
rooms).
• Before administering any treatment, you should become acquainted
with the operating procedures for each program of treatment, as well as
the indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions. Consult
other resources for additional information regarding the application of
electrotherapy and ultrasound.
• Do not use solvents to clean this device.
• Do not use this device if it is damaged in any way.
• This device must only be serviced, repaired and opened by individuals at
authorised sales centres.
• Dispose of this device in accordance with local regulations. Keep the
operating instructions with the device.
• Pregnant and nursing women should use caution when using the device.
• Avoid use over or near bone growth centres until bone growth is
complete.
• Treatment time should not exceed 30 minutes a day.
• Do not use a cell phone while operating the device.
• Patients with sensitivity to the coupling gel should use caution when using
the device.
• Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves,
particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex.
• Stimulation should not be applied over the neck, thorax, or mouth. Severe
spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur, and the
contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or cause
difficulty in breathing.
• Stimulation should not be applied trans-cerebrally (across the head),
over the carotid sinus (where the jaw meets the neck), over metal
implants or in conjunction with sleep apnea or heart monitors.
• Stimulation should
introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac
arrhythmias.
• Stimulation should not be applied to swollen, infected or inflamed areas
or skin eruptions, e.g. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
not be applied transthoracically.
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