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HiToP 1touch
gbo Medizintechnik
AG
Version 1.2
5.2
Advise on self-adhesive electrodes
Adhesive electrodes have been used in combination with HiToP
®
therapy. gbo has
always advised to use adhesive electrodes very carefully and only with adequate
currents.
Experience has shown that the use of adhesive electrodes in combination with
HiToP
®
therapy might cause problems due to misuse. Electrodes were used with
currents that are too high or the electrodes were used for too many treatments (old
and worn electrodes).
Consequently it might be possible that the adhesive electrodes get warm during the
therapy and even heat up to a temperature that causes burns with the patient.
To avoid such situations gbo removed the adhesive electrodes from the standard
accessory set and advises
to avoid the use of adhesive electrodes with HiToP
®
if
possible.
Yet, the use of adhesive electrodes might be necessary for special applications (e.g.:
in the face). The therapist must then take special care and monitor that the adhesive
electrodes are used correctly and do not heat up.
