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BIRTH mode

 

For more information

Please also refer to your 

‘Women’s guide to drug free

pain relief’.

Waiting for that big day to finally arrive is exciting, but it is perfectly

natural to feel a little apprehensive. You will be thinking about how to

make giving birth as easy as possible - preparation is essential.

Babycare TENS has become the most popular choice for mums-to-be as it is

specifically designed to combat pain during childbirth. This is a safe, effective 

drug-free method of pain relief, which still allows you to use other analgesics, 

such as pethidine or gas-and-air if you wish.

Contents for BIRTH mode 

Controls on you r Elle TENS+

5

Display symbols and their meanings

6

Setting up your Elle TENS+ for birth

7

Suggested electrode placement diagram

9

Entering BIRTH mode

10

Adjusting intensity for pain relief during labour

10

Burst (use between contractions)

11

Boost (use during contractions)

11

Using the contraction timer

12

Recalling your contraction history

12

The Mode Button

13

The Opti-Max Key

14

Questions, answers and troubleshooting

15

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Summary of Contents for Elle TENS

Page 1: ...Instructions for use TM ...

Page 2: ...unit Equipment providing a particular degree of protection against electric shock particularly regarding allowable leakage currents having an F type floating applied part Warning Please read these instructions before use Denotes a product which must be disposed of safely The Elle TENS is a 3 in 1 state of the art efficient method of drug free pain relief This powerful digital TENS unit is smooth s...

Page 3: ...ain relief during labour However some people may find that other analgesics are also needed during the later stages of labour 2 The Elle TENS can be used for many chronic and acute pain conditions such as back pain shoulder pain arthritis sciatica sports injuries migraine period pain and post operative pain 3 The Elle TENS can also be used for treating incontinence NOT to be used during the 12 wee...

Page 4: ...ldbirth This is a safe effective drug free method of pain relief which still allows you to use other analgesics such as pethidine or gas and air if you wish Contents for BIRTH mode Controls on your Elle TENS 5 Display symbols and their meanings 6 Setting up your Elle TENS for birth 7 Suggested electrode placement diagram 9 Entering BIRTH mode 10 Adjusting intensity for pain relief during labour 10...

Page 5: ...thoroughly See pages 34 and 35 On Off Button N B Automatic Power Off When the intensity levels are zero and the Elle TENS has not been in use for 5 minutes it will shut off automatically Channel 2 Intensity Adjustment Keys Channel 1 Intensity Adjustment Keys Opti Max Key Adjusts depth of the pulses Refer to p14 for more details Mode Button Selects modes Space to attach neck cord Boost Timer Button...

Page 6: ...will appear if any of your pads are not attached securely to the skin Mode 1 and 2 There are two mode ranges available each with a Burst and Boost function see page 13 BURST This function is used at the onset of labour and in between contractions There are two Burst modes available indicated by a 1 or 2 You can switch between them by pressing the Mode Button see page 11 BOOST The Boost Button at t...

Page 7: ...Lubricant Gel Sachet 1 x vaginal probe NOT to be used until at least 12 weeks after childbirth See contraindications and precautions on pages 34 and 35 For use only in the PELVIC mode see p24 only if you have purchased this unit The Assembly Stage a Press and rotate the belt clip at the back of the Elle TENS in either direction to reveal the battery compartment b Release the battery compartment co...

Page 8: ...ached to the sticky electrodes Do not remove the electrodes from the backing at this stage N B Each leadwire has a red and black pin It makes no difference which electrode they are attached to If you wish attach the easy release neck cord which enables you to hang the Elle TENS from your neck Setting up your Elle TENS for BIRTH 8 AA R6 1 5v AA R6 1 Jack Plug Jack Plug Pins Sticky Electrodes Socket...

Page 9: ...r forefinger and thumb Do not pull on the lead wires Retain plastic backing and pouch for storage after use 3 Position the top two pads connected to the left socket CH1 approximately 4cm either side of the spine and 4 5cm above the imaginary navel line as seen in the diagram 4 Position the bottom two pads connected to the right socket CH2 approximately 4cm either side of the spine and 4 5cm below ...

Page 10: ...se your Elle TENS will automatically enter the BIRTH mode after a few seconds c If the unit does not already display BIRTH i e PAIN or PELVIC is flashing use the Opti Max Key to cycle through the modes until BIRTH is flashing N B Your Elle TENS always starts up in the mode used previously To select another mode you must first turn off the unit and follow the instructions as above Adjusting intensi...

Page 11: ... are off and on periodically This mode will help to promote those all important natural pain killing chemicals known as endorphins and encephalins Boost 1 use during contractions When experiencing a contraction simply press the Boost Button once and release This is the big button located at the top right of the unit Your Elle TENS will then switch automatically into the BOOST mode for that extra s...

Page 12: ...the Boost Button is released the unit will trigger the Between Contraction Timer BCT which measures the time between contractions Recalling your contraction history To recall a list of your last 5 Contraction Times CT and Between Contraction Times BCT press the CH1 and CH2 buttons simultaneously The last recorded set of BCT and CT times are shown as 1 Use the Opti Max Key to go back to previous se...

Page 13: ... earlier stages of labour Mode 2 BURST 2 and BOOST 2 usually used when your labour advances and your contractions become more frequent Press the Mode Button to switch between mode ranges You will see from the User Display that the number in the centre of the display will change from 1 to 2 and vice versa N B Both modes are interchangeable and can be used according to your preference not necessaril...

Page 14: ...The Opti Max Key can be used according to your preference and not necessarily for the stage of labour you are in 2 When operating the Opti Max Key the CT information will temporarily be replaced but will return automatically When you have finished Press the On Off Button to turn the unit off before removing the wires Remove the jack plugs from sockets holding the plugs between the forefinger and t...

Page 15: ... medications A Yes TENS is drug free so you can use it with any other medication including paracetamol Q What conditions can TENS be used to treat A TENS can be used to treat numerous pain conditions such as back pain neck pain period pain and arthritic pain etc If you are unsure about using TENS please consult your medical adviser or contact Babycare TENS at help babycaretens com Troubleshooting ...

Page 16: ...n killing chemicals such as endorphins TENS can be used for many chronic and acute pain conditions such as back pain shoulder pain arthritis sciatica sports injuries migraine period pain and post operative pain Contents for PAIN mode Controls on your Elle TENS in PAIN mode 17 Display symbols and their meanings 18 About the modes 19 Entering PAIN mode 20 Adjusting intensity for pain relief 20 Mode ...

Page 17: ... Elle TENS is very simple to use However it is advisable to read these instructions to obtain the most out of the unit Please ensure that all of the contraindications and precautions have been read thoroughly See pages 34 and 35 Channel 2 Intensity Adjustment Keys Channel 1 Intensity Adjustment Keys N B Automatic Power Off When the intensity levels are zero and the Elle TENS has not been in use fo...

Page 18: ...rom 0 to 15 for both channels Each segment represents approximately 7 of the total output Opti Max Indicates the Opti Max output in numerals Mode Indicator indicates mode currently in use For more information on the modes available see opposite page Pad contact warning safety cut out This symbol will appear if any of your pads are not attached securely to the skin Timer Shows your selected length ...

Page 19: ...rofessor Han suggests that switching between lowand high frequency stimulation for three seconds each i e 2 100 stimulation produces a simultaneous activation of the of the enkephalin and dynorphin systems which creates a more potent analgesic effect to combat pain Published in the January issue of 2003 of Trends in Neuroscience 26 17 22 First set up unit as described on page 7 Please contact Body...

Page 20: ...e display as shown in the diagram c Press the Mode Button to confirm PAIN mode otherwise your Elle TENS will automatically enter PAIN mode after a few seconds To select another mode you must first turn off the unit and follow instructions as in a above Adjusting intensity for pain relief Begin by pressing the CH1 key Each time this key is pressed half moons will appear on the screen increasing in ...

Page 21: ...e 19 These modes are selected by pressing the Mode Button This allows you to select whichever mode you find to be the most comfortable Select from CONSTANT BURST MASSAGE and MIX Varying the modes helps to avoid or delay your body becoming used to any particular setting You will note that the Opti Max value for each mode changes and is generally set at half way between the highest and lowest settin...

Page 22: ...the timer The timer allows you to set your length of treatment There are 5 settings Continuous C 15 mins 30 mins 45 mins and 60 mins In any mode press the Timer Button to cycle through the 5 available time periods The default setting is Continuous C The programme s remaining time is shown in the display Length of treatment Continue stimulating for as long as necessary but preferably for no less th...

Page 23: ...owed to dry out this can cause minor skin irritation When you have finished Press the On Off Button to turn the unit off before removing the wires Remove the jack plugs from sockets holding the plugs between the forefinger and thumb Remove electrodes returning them to the plastic backing and pouch as supplied Questions answers and troubleshooting Refer to page 15 Press Useful Tips Remember to refe...

Page 24: ...e and greater sensation during intercourse One in three women suffers from some form of incontinence during her life It can occur at any time most commonly after childbirth The severity of incontinence can vary Contents for PELVIC mode Controls on your Elle TENS in PELVIC mode 25 Display symbols and their meanings 26 About the 4 programmes 27 Setting up in PELVIC mode 28 Entering PELVIC mode 29 Ad...

Page 25: ... to read these instructions to obtain the most out of the unit Please ensure that all of the contraindications and precautions have been read thoroughly See pages 34 and 35 Leadwire Jack Plug Socket Use in channel 1 only Channel 1 Intensity Adjustment Keys N B Automatic Power Off When the intensity levels are zero and the Elle TENS has not been in use for 5 minutes it will shut off automatically M...

Page 26: ... for channel 1 Each segment represents approximately 7 of the total output Opti Max Preset for use in the PELVIC mode Mode Indicator indicates mode currently in use For more information on the modes available see opposite page Probe contact warning safety cut out This symbol will appear if the probe is not inserted correctly or insufficient gel has been used Timer Shows your length of treatment wh...

Page 27: ...s a small amount of urine to leak PROG 3 For Mixed Incontinence A combination of urge and stress incontinence PROG 4 After Care This is an optional mode and can be used directly after treatment Provided you are not experiencing any muscle fatigue or as a maintenance mode After you have been using the unit on a regular basis and have experienced an improvement in your condition About the 4 programm...

Page 28: ...w to air dry 2 Take one of the leadwires and insert the black jack plug into the channel 1 only socket at the top of the Elle TENS unit the socket to the right when viewed from the back 3 Now insert the pins at the other end of the leadwire into the sockets attached to the Vaginal Probe 4 Apply a thin coating of lubricating gel to the probe 5 Insert the probe until the flange at the base of the pr...

Page 29: ...e display as shown in the diagram c Press the Mode Button to confirm PELVIC mode otherwise your Elle TENS will automatically enter PELVIC mode after a few seconds To select another mode you must first turn off the unit and follow instructions from a above Select the Programme most appropriate for your type of incontinence by pressing the Mode Button refer to page 27 for Programme descriptions Prog...

Page 30: ... shown in the display After use Your Elle TENS will automatically switch off once the programme is complete After use always remember to ensure that the Elle TENS is switched off Remove the Elle TENS probe from your body and disconnect the leads Clean the probe with warm running water but do not soak Rinse all soap and residue from probe Dry with a clean cloth paper towel and allow to air dry CH1 ...

Page 31: ...cle fibre and nerve sensitivity as well as reducing the false signals being sent to the brain This can take slightly longer but you should be able to notice a difference within 21 days Q What does it feel like A All three PFS programmes feel slightly different In general the feeling is that of a pleasant tingly squeezing sensation that contracts and relaxes the pelvic floor muscles Q Is it suitabl...

Page 32: ... 80Hz Pulse Width 150애s continuous Boost 2 Boost 2 Pulse Frequency 100Hz Pulse Width 150애s continuous Output Channel Dual Channel Output Waveform Symmetrical bi phasic rectangular Output Voltage 0 55v zero to peak adjustable in 15 steps at 500q load Output Intensity 0 110mA adjustable in 15 steps at 500q load Intensity level will drop back to zero after programme changes BIRTH mode Equipment type ...

Page 33: ...ps 500Ω load Intensity level will drop back to 0 after mode changes PAIN mode Programme Display Output Frequency Duration Urge PROG 1 5Hz 3 mins 10Hz 5 mins 15Hz 5 mins 20Hz 5 Hz 5 mins 10Hz 5 mins 5Hz 2 mins Total time 30 mins Stress PROG 2 10Hz 5 mins 35Hz 5 mins 50Hz 10 mins 35Hz 5 mins 10Hz 5 mins Total time 30 mins Mixed PROG 3 10Hz 5 mins 20Hz 5 mins 30Hz 5 mins 40Hz 5 mins 50Hz 5 mins 40Hz ...

Page 34: ...gh the head directly or near the eyes covering the mouth on the front or sides of the neck especially the carotid sinus on the chest and upper back so as to cross over the heart directly over your heart or an area of broken inflamed infected or numb skin 14 Electrodes should only be applied to skin with normal sensation unless under medical supervision as skin irritation may occur following long t...

Page 35: ... gel Applied Parts The self adhesive electrdoes and the vaginal probe Device failures 1 Please do not attempt to repair damaged devices yourself 2 In case of further inquiries always state the model of your device as this device should only be repaired by the manufacturer s qualified technical personnel 3 This unit is guaranteed for a period of 2 years the service life of this unit against manufac...

Page 36: ...ual is recyclable ISO 9001 2008 ISO 13485 2003 EC DIRECTIVE 93 42 EEC Annex V Body Clock Health Care Ltd 108 George Lane South Woodford London E18 1AD Tel 44 0 20 8532 9595 Fax 44 0 20 8532 9551 www bodyclock co uk e mail customercare bodyclock co uk ...

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