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IMpOrTaNT SaFeTy preCaUTIONS aND WarNINGS
General Precautions
• The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are unknown.
• Apply stimulation to only normal, intact, clean, dry, and
healthy skin.
• TENS is not effective in treating the original source or cause of
the pain, including headache.
• TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other pain
management therapies.
• TENS devices do not cure disease or injuries.
• TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses
the sensation of pain that would otherwise serve as a
protective mechanism.
• Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a
practitioner qualified in the management of pain patients.
• You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to
the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium (gel).
• If you have suspected or diagnosed heart disease, you should
follow precautions recommended by your physician.
• If you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy, you should follow
precautions recommended by your physician.
• Use caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally, such as
following an injury or fracture.
• Consult with your physician prior to using the device after a
recent surgical procedure, because stimulation may disrupt the
healing process.
• Use caution if stimulation is applied over the menstruating or
pregnant uterus.
• Use caution if stimulation is applied over areas of skin that lack
normal sensation.
Keep unit away from young children. The unit contains
small pieces that may be swallowed. Immediately contact
your physician.
