TLC-
2000
THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL LASER
Document: 600-0013
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Contraindications in the use of Laser Therapy
1. Do not treat the abdomen of a pregnant woman.
2. Do not treat any types of neoplasia, cancer or cancerous lesions (benign or malignant).
Cautions in the use of Laser Therapy
1. Never point the laser in the direction of any person’s eyes.
2. Do not treat endocrine glands such as the pancreas and the thyroid.
3. For a new patient or a patient who may be light sensitive, spot test the laser on an area of tissue to determine if they
are adversely sensitive to laser treatment.
4. If a patient is currently prescribed photosensitive medicine, NSAIDS, steroids or corticosteroid medicine, try to
allow 2 weeks as a wash out period prior to laser treatment. If a wash out period is not possible, reduce the laser
power to 1/2 of the recommended power indicated and increase with each treatment as the patient reliance on
photosensitive, NSAIDS, steroids or corticosteroid medicine reduces.
5. Start treatment at the most painful area first and follow the treatment specifics. Treat surrounding tissue next.
6. Under no circumstances should the patient feel anything more than a slight warming effect. If the patient feels hot
sensations, pain or burning, STOP LASER TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY and check laser equipment. If laser
probe head is hot to the touch, call immediately for service. Detailed contact information is provided in Section 5 -
Maintenance and Service of this manual.
7. Under no circumstances over-treat an individual, as over-treatment may lead to bio-inhibition of tissue structures.
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