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6. Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the elec-
trical stimulation or electrically conductive medium. This irritation can usually
be reduced by use of an alternate conductive gel.
7. Interferential stimulation is not effective on pain of central origin. This includes
headache.
8. Interferential stimulation devices should only be used under the continued
supervision of a physician.
9. Interferential stimulation devices have no curative value.
10. Interferential current therapy is a symptomatic treatment and as such sup-
presses the sensation of pain, which would otherwise serve as a protective
mechanism.
11. Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG monitors and alarms) may not
operate properly when interferential stimulation is in use.
in the management of pain patients.
14. The Multi-Mode Stimulator should only be used with the patient lead wires
provided with the device or original manufacturer replacement patient lead
wires.
15. The Multi-Mode Stimulator should not be used while driving, operating ma-
chinery or during any activity in which involuntary muscle contractions may put
the user at undue risk of injury.
ADVERSE EFFECTS
1. Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been reported with the
use of electrical stimulators.
2. Unusually high sensitivity to electrical stimulation may result in skin irritation and
burns beneath the electrodes. If this occurs, discontinue use until the source
has been determined and corrected.
