Intelect® Transport 2-Channel Electrotherapy
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, AND ADVERSE EFFECTS
Indications for Russian, High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC),
IFC, and Premodulated Waveforms
Relaxation of muscle spasms
Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
Increase local blood circulation
Muscle re-education
Maintaining or increasing range of motion
Additional Indications for IFC and Premodulated Waveforms
Symptomatic relief of chronic, intractable pain
Post-traumatic acute pain
Post-surgical acute pain
Contraindications
This device should not be used for symptomatic local pain
relief unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome
has been diagnosed.
This device should not be used when cancerous lesions are
present in the treatment area.
This device should not be used when open wounds are
present in the treatment area.
Other contraindications are patients suspected of carrying
serious infectious disease and or disease where it is advisable,
for general medical purposes, to suppress heat or fevers.
Electrode placements must be avoided that apply current
to the carotid sinus region (anterior neck) or transcereberally
(through the head).
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Safety has not been established for the use of therapeutic
electrical stimulation during pregnancy.
Powered muscle stimulators should not be used on patients with
cardiac demand pacemakers.
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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