Intelect® Advanced Therapy System
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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ELECTROTHERAPY INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, AND ADVERSE EFFECTS (continued)
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS
Caution should be used for patients with suspected or
diagnosed heart problems.
Caution should be used for patients with suspected or
diagnosed epilepsy.
Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute
trauma or fracture.
Following recent surgical procedures when muscle
contraction may disrupt the healing process.
Over a menstruating or pregnant uterus; Over areas of the
skin which lack normal sensation.
Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity
due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive
medium. The irritation can usually be reduced by using an
alternative conductive medium or an alternative electrode
placement.
Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based
on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.
Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the
lead wires and electrodes recommended for use by the
manufacturer.
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With TENS waveforms, isolated cases of skin irritation may
occur at the site of electrode placement following long-term
application.
The effectiveness of TENS waveforms is highly dependent upon
patient selection by a person qualified in pain management.
Adverse Effects
Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been
reported with the use of powered muscle stimulators.
Potential adverse effects with TENS are skin irritation and electrode
burns.
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