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3.3. Selection, Care and Placement of the Electrodes
3.3.1. Electrode Selection
Use large electrodes (e.g. 50 x 90 mm, to be purchased
separately) for large body areas (e.g. back, leg) and for
general conditions of pain.
Use small electrodes (e.g. 50 x 50 mm) for small body
areas (e.g. face, hand) and for deep, local pain.
3.3.2. Care of the Electrodes
When properly handled and maintained, the supplied
electrodes can be used 20 times or more.
Important for a long service life:
• Clean the skin application sites with mild soap
water before attaching the electrodes. After cleaning,
thoroughly rinse with water and dry the skin carefully.
• Dry electrodes with poor adhesion can be reconditioned
as follows: apply a small quantity of water to the
adhesive surface with your finger tip.
• If you face bad contact with the skin or repeated open
lead detection, change the electrodes.
• Remove electrodes by pulling on their edges.
Do not pull on the leadwire.
• After use, reattach the electrodes to their protective
paper. Store the electrodes in their bags.
• Store the electrodes in a refrigerator, if possible.
Do not store them in warm rooms.
• We recommend shaving skin sites where electrodes
will be applied, if very hairy. Shaving irritates the skin.
Therefore wait 24 hours after shaving before you attach
the electrodes. Then you may start therapy.
• Do not leave the electrodes attached to your skin for
a prolonged period of time. Remove the electrodes
after each use. Apply the electrodes on different sites to
avoid skin irritations. For the same reason clean the skin
thoroughly after treatment. If you observe skin
irritations, consult your physician and suspend therapy
until clarification.
Supplied by EME Services Ltd
