Performa
™
Professional Series
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are unknown.
• Apply stimulation to only normal, intact, clean, dry, and healthy skin.
• Electrotherapy is not effective in treating the original source or cause of
the pain, including headache.
• Electrotherapy is not a substitute for pain medications and other
pain management therapies.
• Electrotherapy devices do not cure disease or injuries.
• Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a practitioner
qualified in the management of pain.
• Patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the
electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium (gel).
• If patients have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy, proceed with caution.
• Use caution if patient has a tendency to bleed internally, such as
following an injury or fracture.
• Using the device after a recent surgical procedure may disrupt the
healing process.
• Use caution if stimulation is applied over areas of skin that lack
normal sensation.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
•
Keep unit out of the reach of young children
. The unit contains
small pieces that may be swallowed. The electrode cord can cause
strangulation. Immediately
DIAL 911
should any of these things occur.
• It is highly recommended that only clinical grade electrodes be used
with these devices. Economic electrodes used with other portable
electrotherapy devices could cause uneven dispersion and/or cause
shocking sensation or possible burns to the area being treated.
• If a patient is injured during treatment, discontinue use immediately
and contact your dealer about the injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION WHILE USING THE STIMULATOR (CONT .)
• Inspect applicator cables and associated connectors before each use.
• This device should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment and if adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the equipment
should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in
which it will be used.
Safety Precautions
