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PRECAUTIONS
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Skin disease (e.g., eczema): resistance is decreased, which increases the risk of burns.
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Active epiphyseal plate: risk of impairing bone growth.
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Abundant fat tissue: risk of ineffective treatment; the current does not reach the target tissue (muscle) because the fat tissue increases electrical
impedance, which limits the penetration of the current.
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Impaired cognition or communication: increased risk of injury to the patient. The patient's opinion, judgment and behaviour must be known in
order to use the device safely. (Do not apply stimulation to patients who are unable to express themselves).
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Sensory disorder: risk that the patient does not feel the current adequately, which increases the risk of burns or skin irritation. (Loss of sensation:
Proceed with caution if stimulation is applied to areas of the skin with a lower than normal level of sensation).
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Epilepsy: use caution on the trunk and extremities. Patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy should follow the recommendations of their doctor.
(have medical approval to use the device).
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Lower abdomen: high-intensity stimulation may increase gastrointestinal motility.
Additional precautions for TENS
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Circulatory disorder: the stimulation increases metabolic demand and the demand for oxygen may exceed the supply, thus increasing pain.
This could lead to ischemia or tissue necrosis.
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Chest, heart and lower abdominal region.
If pain persists, please consult your doctor.
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