Intelect® Advanced sEMG and sEMG + Stim Module
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WARNING
WARNING
These devices are restricted to sale by, or on the order of, a physician
or licensed practitioner. This device should be used only under the
continued supervision of a physician or licensed practitioner.
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Care must be taken when operating this equipment around other
equipment. Potential electromagnetic or other interference could
occur to this or to the other equipment. Try to minimize this
interference by not using other equipment in conjunction with it.
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Before administering any treatment to a patient you should become
acquainted with the operating procedures for each mode of
treatment available, as well as the indications, contraindications,
warnings and precautions. Consult other resources for additional
information regarding the application of sEMG + Electrical
Stimulation.
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To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the unit from the power
source before attempting any maintenance procedures.
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Keep stim electrodes separated during treatment. Electrodes in
contact with each other could result in improper stimulation or
skin burns.
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Long term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
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Stimulation should not be applied over the anterior neck or mouth.
Severe spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur
and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or
cause difficulty in breathing.
WARNINGS
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Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the
introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac
arrhythmia.
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Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, inflamed
areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose
veins, etc.
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Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to, cancerous
lesions.
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The safety of TENS devices for use during pregnancy or birth has
not been established.
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TENS is not effective for pain of central origin. (This includes
headache.)
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TENS devices should be used only under the continued supervision
of a physician or licensed practitioner.
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TENS devices have no curative value.
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TENS is a symptomatic treatment and as such suppresses the
sensation of pain which would otherwise serve as a protective
mechanism.
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The user must keep the device out of the reach of children.
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Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG monitors and ECG
alarms) may not operate properly when TENS stimulation is in use.
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Before each therapy session begins, make certain the patient has
the appropriate patient switch for the channels being used.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS