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Safety
Guidelines
Contraindications
•
Do not use if you have a pacemaker
(or if you have a heart rhythm
problem)
or
with
medical
devices.
with
electronic
may cause erroneous operation of
the device. Stimulation in the direct
vicinity of an implanted device may
affect some models.
•
Do not use during the first three
months of pregnancy. It is not known
whether TENS and EMS may affect
foetal development.
•
Do not use on the abdomen in the
later
stages
of
using immediately if you experience
unexpected contractions.
Warnings
•
Do not use when driving, operating
machinery, or similar actions needing
muscular control.
pads, damaged leads, or sudden
changes in contact may cause brief
involuntary muscle movements.
•
Do not use to mask or relieve
undiagnosed pain. This may delay
diagnosis of a progressive condition.
•
Do not use if you have, in the area
being treated: active or suspected
cancer or undiagnosed pain with a
history of cancer. Stimulation directly
any
electronic
Using
this
unit
medical
devices
pregnancy.
Stop
Loose electrode
through a confirmed or suspected
malignancy should be avoided as it
may stimulate growth and promote
spread of cancer cells.
•
Do
not
use
simultaneously
high frequency hospital diagnostic/
therapeutic
equipment.
may result in burns at the site of the
electrodes and possible damage to
device.
•
Do not use electrodes on the front of
the neck. Stimulation on the front of
the neck can affect your heart rate or
cause contraction of the throat.
•
Do not use electrodes across the
chest.
Very
across the chest may cause an
extra
heartbeat
disturbances to your heart, which
could be lethal.
•
Do not use in close proximity (e.g. 1
m) to a shortwave or microwave as
this may produce instability in the
stimulator output.
•
Do not apply near the thorax because
the introduction of electrical current
may increase the risk of cardiac
fibrillation.
•
Stimulation should not be applied
across or through the head, directly
on the eyes, covering the mouth, on
the front of the neck (especially the
carotid sinus), or from electrodes
placed on the upper back or crossing
over the heart.
•
Stop using the device and consult
a health care professional if you
experience any adverse reactions
from the device.
with
Doing
so
strong
stimulation
and/or
rhythm
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