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► The Digital TENS is only intended for external use on human
beings.
► The Digital TENS may only be used as described in this
instruction manual.
4.2 For what range of use is the Digital TENS unsuitable?
Danger of sparking and explosion!
The Digital TENS does not have AP/APG protection. Do not place
the Digital TENS near highly inflammable materials, highly
inflammable gases or explosives.
Electromagnetic radiation!
The Digital TENS can interfere with electronic monitoring
equipment such as ECG monitors and ECG alarms. Do not place
the Digital TENS near machines of this type.
4.3 For what areas of application is the Digital TENS suitable?
► In TENS operating mode:
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The TENS operating mode is only suitable for the treatment
of chronic pain which has been diagnosed as such without
doubt.
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Treatment with the Digital TENS has no effect on
non-specific pain such as non-specific headaches.
► In EMS operating mode:
The EMS operating mode is only suitable for the following areas
of application:
● The treatment of muscular atrophy (muscular dystrophy)
caused by inactiveness, enforced rest, illness or
degeneration
● Muscular re-education (building up the muscles)
● The prevention of post-operative venous thrombosis
● The treatment of muscular cramps
● Muscular training by sportsmen and –women.
4.4 For what areas of application is the Digital TENS unsuitable?
► Treatments with the Digital TENS are of a purely symptomatic
nature. They cannot bring about any healing.
► In TENS or EMS operating mode:
Do not use the Digital TENS
●
if the patient suffers from allergic skin reactions.
Self-adhesive electrodes may lead to irritation of the skin.
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if the patient suffers from heart problems, in particular
cardiac dysrhythmia.
The stimulation current may lead to ventricular fibrillation
and in the worst case scenario to cardiac arrest.
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