TensCare Sonic Stim + Instrucciones De Uso página 8

• Do not use over an area of the spinal cord following a laminectomy.
• Do not use on areas of the body that lack sensation.
• Do not use on areas of post-traumatic sequelae.
• Do not use if the patient has an endoprosthesis / metal implants.
• Do not use on patients with implanted neurostimulation systems.
• Do not use to treat malignancies nor in the region where tumours or
malignant tumours are present.
• Do not use on patients who have thrombophlebitis and/or varices.
• Do not use on patients experiencing septic inflammation.
• Do not use on patients who have diabetes mellitus.
• Do not use on patients who have osteoporosis.
Do not use over ischemic tissues in patients with vascular disease where
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the blood supply would be unable to follow the increase in metabolic
demand.
• Do not use over the carotid sinus nerves or arteries, laryngeal or
pharyngeal muscles.
• Do not use on patients with hemorrhagic diatheses (excessive bleeding
disorders).
• Do not use over areas that are under anaesthesia.
• Do not use on acute injuries
• Do not use on open wounds.
• Do no use if patient is feverish (pyrexia).
• Do not use on patient with tuberculosis.
• Do not use on patients who have localized inflammation.
Cautions
• Read, understand, and practice the precautionary and operating
instructions. Know the limitations and hazards associated with using any
ultrasound device. Observe the precautionary and operational decals
placed on the unit.
• Keep informed of the contraindications.
• Do not operate the device when connected to any other medical
device.
• Do not operate this device in an environment where other devices used
intentionally radiate electromagnetic energy in an unshielded manner.
• Ultrasound should be routinely checked before each use to ensure that
all controls function normally.
Check intensity control - make sure it properly adjusts the intensity of
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the ultrasonic power output in a stable manner.
Check treatment time control - make sure it terminates ultrasonic
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power output when the timer reaches zero.
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