Chattanooga
™
Primera Operation Manual
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Before using this equipment you must first seek the advice of your
Physiotherapist or Doctor.
Read this operating manual before using the unit
TENS and STIM should not be used:
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By patients fitted with a demand style cardiac pacemakers unless so
advised by their Doctor
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During pregnancy [unless medically advised]
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By patients with undiagnosed pain conditions
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By patients with undiagnosed skin conditions
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With patients who have diminished mental capacity or physical
competence who cannot handle the device properly
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On anaesthetised or desensitised skin
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When driving a vehicle or operating potentially dangerous
equipment
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Do not place electrodes:
> Over carotid sinus nerves
> Over larynx or trachea
> Inside mouth
> Over the area of the heart unless so advised by your
Doctor
> On your facial area unless under strict guidance from a
qualified Clinician
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The patient should use the unit only as prescribed
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Do not immerse the unit in water or any other liquid
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If you experience skin irritation this may be due to over-stimulation.
In this case leave the skin to heal and use TENS only for the periods
prescribed. Turning the current up too high can cause skin irritation.
In this case allow the skin to heal and use TENS at a lower intensity.
Some people experience an allergic reaction to the adhesive coating
on the surface of the electrode. If this happens use a different make
of electrode or change the electrode. If it continues try reducing the
pulse width. If the problem still persists try moving the electrode
position each day by just the width of the electrode, making sure the
electrode positioning is still over the dermatome
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Keep unit out of reach of children
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Only use CE approved skin electrodes
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If in doubt about the use of the Rehab unit, call your Doctor,
Therapist, Clinician or you distributor for advice
Contraindications & Precautions
