ACP OMNISTIM FX2, Patient User Manual

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Caution should be taken with patient exhibiting psychological or physical hypersensitivity
to the therapeutic treatment. Several attempts should be made to place them at ease so that
their confidence and cooperation can be gained during the treatment.
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The treatment area should be checked from time to time, and if there is evidence of, or if the
patient complains of, pain during treatment, adjust the output downward until it is tolerated
by the patient. If the patient continues to complain of pain, discontinue the treatment and
shorten the treatment time on the next treatment session, or use an alternative type of therapy
or electrode placement.
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Do not apply treatment directly over/under hot or cold packs. Caution is recommended when
treatment follows the application of hot or cold therapy, which may alter the patient’s
sensation. Application of thermal agents over areas of impaired circulation should be
performed with caution as the circulation may be insufficient to heat or cool the tissue,
altering the patient’s perception of warmth and pain, and burns or tissue necrosis may result
from subsequent treatment.
• Caution is recommended when treatment follows the application of medicated patches,
salves, or creams which may alter the patient’s sensation. If there is a medical necessity to
perform such treatments, these patients should be monitored diligently during application.
The effect of electrical stimulation may be altered by the presence of these materials on the
patient’s skin.
• Caution should be used over areas of body where circulation is impaired, or which lack
normal sensation. Absent or diminished sensation should be avoided or, if unavoidable,
treated with caution. Establishment of acceptable intensity levels for desensitized areas may
be related to the intensity levels tolerated on normal skin in opposite or related body parts.
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Caution should be used in the presence of recent surgical procedures, fractures or healing
bone and soft tissue when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process.
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Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy. Patients with
suspected or diagnosed epilepsy should follow precautions recommended by their
physicians.
• Electrodes should not be placed in direct contact or in close proximity (one inch or less) of
each other during treatment. Electrodes placed in contact or in close proximity can lead to
high energy density and skin burns under or between the electrodes.
• Care should be used when removing electrodes after treatment, in order to minimize the
potential for skin tearing. Skin should be inspected after removal of electrodes for any signs
of tearing or irritation.
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Do not connect the stimulator to any electrical equipment for combination therapy except
the Omnisound® family of ultrasounds.