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Elle
TENS

Instructions for use

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Содержание Elle TENS

Страница 1: ...Elle TENS Instructions for use ...

Страница 2: ...play and take you step by step through the instructions for set up and use of your Elle TENS unit Have your unit and accessories within easy reach before commencing To pause at any page use your DVD player pause button 2 ...

Страница 3: ...Before using the Elle TENS for the first time please read the contraindications and warnings on page 2 of the instruction manual supplied with your unit These will be repeated at the end of this film 3 ...

Страница 4: ... the following contents Elle TENS unit Pack of 4 self adhesive electrodes Two leadwires and one spare Two batteries and two spare Carrying pouch and easy release neck cord Instruction manual Women s Guide if you have purchased unit 4 ...

Страница 5: ...5 Inserting the Batteries Press and rotate the belt clip at the back of the Elle TENS in either direction to REVEAL the battery compartment ...

Страница 6: ...6 Release the battery compartment cover and insert 2 x AA batteries Ensure that the positive and negative terminals are correctly positioned as marked in the battery compartment and replace the cover ...

Страница 7: ...7 Neck cord Thread the loop of the neck cord through the base hole Slip the other end of the cord through the loop and pull into position ...

Страница 8: ...8 Preparing leadwires You will use two leadwires with your Elle TENS unit ...

Страница 9: ...9 Take both of the jack plugs and insert them into the two sockets at the top of the Elle TENS unit as indicated ...

Страница 10: ...of the lead wires into the sockets attached to the sticky electrodes Do not remove the electrodes from the backing at this stage NB Each lead wire has a red and black pin It makes NO difference whatsoever which electrode they are attached to ...

Страница 11: ...11 Carefully peel the pads from the protective backing using your forefinger and thumb Do not pull on the leadwires ...

Страница 12: ...12 Positioning the pads for practising For a trial run practise with the unit by placing just two pads one pair on your forearm and follow the instructions in the rest of this film ...

Страница 13: ...13 You can alternatively practise with the unit by placing the pads in the labour position This information will follow ...

Страница 14: ...oning the pads for labour Position the top two pads connected to the left socket CH1 approximately 4cm either side of the spine and 4 5cm above the imaginary navel line as seen in the diagram Bra line Navel line ...

Страница 15: ...5 Position the bottom two pads connected to the right socket CH2 approximately 4cm either side of the spine and 4 5cm below the imaginary navel line as seen in the diagram Bra line Navel line Panty line ...

Страница 16: ...Turn on your Elle TENS Switch the unit on by pressing the button 16 ...

Страница 17: ...17 Ensure that the BOOST button located at the top right of the unit is NOT pressed in The Elle TENS will always start up in BURST 1 mode X ...

Страница 18: ...ll use when you first go into labour You will also use this mode in between contractions It feels like a bursting tingling sensation and pulses on and off automatically This promotes the body s natural pain killing chemicals endorphins ...

Страница 19: ...to gradually increase the intensity Each time you press the key a half moon shape will appear to show intensity level You will feel a pulsating sensation in time with a small arrow flashing on the screen To decrease press the key _ ...

Страница 20: ...tep with the and keys Now you will now feel a sensation in both sets of pads NB You may require more intensity in either one or the other of the channels Simply set up the intensity to whichever feels most comfortable 20 _ ...

Страница 21: ...21 Boost 1 When experiencing a contraction simply press the BOOST button It will automatically switch to BOOST 1 mode for an extra surge of continuous pain neutralising power ...

Страница 22: ...22 Once the contraction has passed simply release the BOOST button The Elle TENS will return to the original BURST1 mode Continue this cycle through the early stages of labour ...

Страница 23: ...e are 2 modes in the Elle TENS The Elle TENS always starts up in Mode 1 which is indicated by the number in the circle positioned to the right of both Burst and Boost This Mode is recommended during the early stages of labour ...

Страница 24: ...s the Mode Button to toggle between Mode 1 and Mode 2 Mode 2 is recommended when contractions become more intense However it is a matter of preference Simply use which ever mode feels more comfortable for you ...

Страница 25: ...25 The Opti max key This heightens or lessens the level of pulse power transmitted to the electrode pads The level starts at 3 dots and 150 µs ...

Страница 26: ...ing the OM key either or will increase or decrease the Opti max sensation by units of 50µs min one dot max 5 dots This is extremely useful for the final stages of labour when you need an extra surge of power _ ...

Страница 27: ...as you can after the onset of labour to allow time for your body s pain killing chemicals to rise Q Can I try the Elle TENS before going into labour A Yes place 2 pads on your forearm to feel the different pulse sensations following the instructions on page 6 of your instruction manual ...

Страница 28: ...tion A Yes you can still use analgesics such as gas and air entinox or pethidine Q Can the Elle TENS be used in hospital A Yes However a midwife may ask you to switch it off temporarily Q Can I use the Elle TENS if I am considering a water birth A Yes but not in the water itself ...

Страница 29: ...lation not appear to be as strong after you have used the Elle TENS for a while A Increase the intensity you may have become used to a lower setting Q Why does the stimulation feel strong but ineffective A You may need to reposition the electrode pads ...

Страница 30: ... not feel sufficiently strong even on a high setting A The batteries may need replacing Q What do I do if there is no stimulation intermittent stimulation or weak stimulation felt even with a new battery A Check electrode contact Check leads Check batteries ...

Страница 31: ...traindications 1 Do NOT use the Elle TENS if you have a cardiac pacemaker 2 Check with your medical adviser before using if you suffer from a heart condition undiagnosed pain have any metal implants or any doubts whatsoever ...

Страница 32: ...TENS must NOT be used before the 37th week of pregnancy except under medical supervision 4 Never use TENS to mask undiagnosed pain since this could require urgent treatment 5 If you are pregnant do NOT place the electrodes over your abdomen ...

Страница 33: ...is unit without first reading these instructions 2 Do NOT immerse the Elle TENS in any liquid 3 Do NOT place it close to any source of excessive heat or operate it in the presence of flammable gas 4 Do NOT drop this unit onto a hard surface ...

Страница 34: ...mantle the Elle TENS 6 Only use specified batteries and electrodes 7 If damaged do not use Return to supplier 8 Remove the batteries when not in use 9 Do NOT use while driving or operating potentially dangerous machinery or while using a microwave ...

Страница 35: ...OT place electrodes on or near the eyes in the mouth over the front or sides of the neck across the head heart or an area of broken inflamed infected or numb skin Electrodes should generally only be applied to skin with normal sensation unless under medical supervision ...

Страница 36: ...alignant tumors very high or very low blood pressure high fever or acute inflammatory disease unless under medical supervision 13 A mild shock may be caused if one electrode is accidentially removed In the event of this happening the unit should be turned off immediately ...

Страница 37: ...For more products or information please visit www babycaretens com or telephone 0500 22 00 61 ...

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