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are in contact with each other.
19) Keep the stimulator out of reach of children.
20) Consult your doctor if you are in any doubt whatsoever.
21) Discontinue it and do not increase the intensity level if
you feel discomfort during use.
2.2.3 Precautions
1) TENS is not effective for pain of central origin including
headache.
2) TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other
pain management therapies.
3) TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, sup-
presses the sensation of pain that would otherwise
serve as a protective mechanism.
4) Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selec-
tion by a practitioner qualified in the management of
pain patients.
5) Since the effects of stimulation of the brain are un-
known, stimulation should not be applied across your
head, and electrodes should not be placed on opposite
sides of your head.
6) The safety of electrical stimulation during pregnancy
has not been established.
7) You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity
due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conduc-
tive medium (silica gel).
8) If you have suspected or diagnosed heart disease or
epilepsy, you should follow precautions recommended
by your physician.
9) Caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally, e.g.
following an injury of fracture.
10) Consult with your physician prior to using the device
after a recent surgical procedure, because stimulation
may disrupt the healing process.