Direct TENS
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• Magnetic and electrical fields are capable of
interfering with the proper performance of the
device. Do not use the Direct TENS™ device in
the vicinity of equipment that emits high levels
of electromagnetic radiation, such as X-ray
equipment, MRI devices, radio systems and
mobile telephones. These devices may affect the
Direct TENS™ output power. Keep the device away
from such equipment and verify its performance
before use (section “Treatment”). Not for use in
presence of shortwave therapy device.
• Disconnect the Direct TENS™ stimulation
electrodes before using electrosurgical
equipment or defibrillators. Otherwise skin burns
may be caused below the electrodes and the
Direct TENS™ device may be destroyed.
• Avoid the simultaneous use of Direct TENS™ and
electronic patient monitoring systems. Direct
TENS™ may interfere with the proper functioning
of these systems, compromising the monitoring
quality.
• Do not use more than one stimulator at a time.
• Avoid stimulation in the vicinity of your heart
unless approved by your physician.
• Keep the stimulator out of reach of children.
• If you are in the care of a physician, consult your
physician before using this device.
• If you have had medical or physical treatment for
your pain, consult your physician before
using this device.
• If your pain does not improve, worsens, or continues
for more than five days, stop using the device and
consult your physician.
• Do not apply electrodes around the throat area or
the anterior neck as this could cause severe muscle
spasms resulting in closure of your airway, difficulty
in breathing, or adverse effects on heart rhythm or
blood pressure.
• Do not use the stimulator when in the bath, shower
or humid environment
(sauna, hydrotherapy, pools, etc.).
• Do not use the stimulator while driving, operating
machinery, or during any activity in which electrical
stimulation can put you at risk of injury
• Stimulation should not be carried out over swollen,
infected, and inflamed areas or skin eruptions, e.g.,
phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
• Stimulation should not be carried out over, or in
proximity to, cancerous lesions.
• Never carry out the first 5 minutes of any stimulation
session standing. Make sure you are seated or
lying down. In rare instances, people of a nervous
disposition may experience a vasovagal reaction.
This is a psychological response triggered by fear of
the procedure.
• Never connect the stimulation cables to an external
power source due to risk of electric shock.
• Sudden temperature changes can cause
condensation to build up inside the stimulator. To
prevent this, allow it to reach ambient temperature
before use.
• Never use the electrodes contra-laterally, i.e. do not use
two poles connected to the same channel on opposite
segments of the body.
• Stimulate with precaution while treating angina
pectoris and the thoracic region on patients with
cardiac arrhythmia.
Warnings
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