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Chapter 2 - Safety
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The DC- STIMULATOR must not be used in combination with a defibrillator as it
has no appropriate protection. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any
injury caused by such use.
The DC- STIMULATOR must not be used on patients with a pacemaker or brain
stimulator as such use can interfere or damage these devices. The manufacturer
accepts no responsibility for any injury caused by such use.
The DC- STIMULATOR must not be used on patients with implanted intracranial
metals such as clippings, coilings, ventriculo-peritoneal shunts, endoprosthesis
etc.. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any injury caused by such
use.
For safety reasons, never use bipolar stimulation on any other part of the
body apart from the head. Bipolar stimulation setups can harm the heart
should the electrodes be misplaced. The manufacturer accepts no
responsibility for any injury caused by such use.
There is the possibility of an electrostatic discharge by touching the patient (for
example the patient's head) or the DC-
STIMULATOR . Having an electrostatic
discharge while electrodes are attached to a subject may cause a discharge
current to flow through the electrodes leading to a shock sensation similar to that
experienced in everyday life. Such currents are not dangerous but they are
unpleasant. Please avoid touching the patient during stimulation.
The patient must not touch the contacts at the rear side of the device.
NB: the human body reacts differently to direct current (DC) stimulation.