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Chapter 18: APPLICATION OF RE-USABLE SELF
ADHESIVE ELECTRODES
Application
1. Clean and dry the skin at the prescribed area thoroughly with
soap and water prior to application of electrodes.
2. Insert the lead wire into the pin connector on the pre-wired
electrodes.
3. Remove the electrodes from the protective liner and apply the
electrodes firmly to the treatment site. Make sure that the unit is
turned off prior to applying the electrodes.
Removal
1. Turn off the unit prior to removing the electrodes.
2. Lift at the edge of electrodes and peel; do not pull on the lead
wires because it may damage the electrodes.
3. Place the electrodes on the liner and remove the lead wire by
twisting and pulling at the same time.
Care and Storage
1. Between uses, store the electrodes in the resealable bag in a
cool dry place.
2. It may be helpful to improve repeated application by spreading a
few drops of cold water over the adhesive and turn the surface
up to air dry. Over Saturation with water will reduce the adhe-
sive properties.
Chapter 17: TIPS FOR SKIN CARE
To avoid skin irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin, follow
these suggestions:
1. Wash the area of skin where you will be placing the electrodes,
using mild soap and water before applying electrodes, and after
taking them off. Be sure to rinse soap off thoroughly and dry skin
well.
2. Excess hair may be clipped with scissors; do not shave stimula-
tion area.
3. Wipe the area with the skin preparation your clinician has
recommended. Let this dry. Apply electrodes as directed.
4. Many skin problems arise from the
“
pulling stress
”
from adhesive
patches that are excessively stretched across the skin during
application. To prevent this, apply electrodes from center outward;
avoid stretching over the skin.
5. To minimize
“
pulling stress
”
, tape extra lengths of lead wires to
the skin in a loop to prevent tugging on electrodes.
6. When removing electrodes, always remove by pulling in the di-
rection of hair growth.
7. It may be helpful to rub skin lotion on electrode placement area
when not wearing electrodes.
8. Never apply electrodes over irritated or broken skin.