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EMS CONTRAINDICATIONS
Powered muscle stimulators should not be used on people with cardiac demand pacemakers.
WARNINGS
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The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
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Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in people with a known sensitivity to the
carotid sinus refl ex.
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Stimulation should not be applied over the neck or mouth. Severe spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may
occur and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or cause diffi culty in breathing.
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Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause
cardiac arrhythmias.
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Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally.
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Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, or infl amed areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
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Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
PRECAUTIONS
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Safety of powered muscle stimulators for use during pregnancy has not been established.
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Caution should be used for people with suspected or diagnosed heart problems.
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Caution should be used for people with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
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Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
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When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture.
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Following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process.
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Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus.
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Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation.
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Some people may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to electrical stimulation or electrical conductive
medium. The irritation can usually be reduced by using an alternate conductive medium, or alternate pad placement.
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Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.
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Powered muscle stimulators should be kept out of the reach of children.
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