Intelect® Mobile Stim
SAFETy PrECAuTiONS
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WARNING
WARNING
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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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For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuses only with
ones of the same type and rating.
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Make certain the unit is electrically grounded by connecting only to a
grounded electrical service receptacle conforming to the applicable
national and local electrical codes.
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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 (i.e. cell phones, etc.) in
conjunction with it.
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The safety of TENS waveforms 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 should be used only under the continued supervision of a
physician or licensed practitioner.
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TENS waveforms 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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Be sure to read all instructions for operation before treating a patient.
wArNiNgS
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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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Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the leads
and electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer.
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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 Electrotherapy.
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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 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.
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Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the
introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac
arrhythmia.
