SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5
WARNING
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Counter-laterally, i.e. do not use two poles
connected to the same channel on opposite
sides of the body.
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Stimulation should not be applied over
swollen, infected, or inflamed areas or skin
eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis,
varicose veins, etc.
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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 the
carotid sinus nerve particularly in patients
with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus
reflex.
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Stimulation should not be applied over, or in
proximity to, cancerous lesions.
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If the person is pregnant or menstruating do
not place electrodes directly on the uterus
area or connect pairs of electrodes on either
side of the abdomen to avoid any risk for the
mother and/or the baby.
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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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Extreme caution should be taken when in
use around small children and babies!
Sufficient distance to the device and its
accessories is mandatory for their safety!
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Never leave the device unattended when it
is switched on! Switch the device off and
disconnect the electrodes from the modules!
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After use, store the device in a safe place to
avoid other people not informed to use the
device!
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This device is not a toy but a medical device
that misunderstanding use can cause
damages!
WARNING
Shock hazard — strictly observe the following
warnings. Failure to do so could endanger:
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Before use
allow the Revolution Wireless to
reach room temperature. If the unit has
been transported at temperatures below 0
°C (32°F), leave it to reach at room
temperature for about 2 hours, until any
condensation has disappeared.
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Electrosurgical equipment or defibrillators.
Disconnect the electrodes from the device
before using electrosurgical equipment, or a
defibrillator, to avoid cutaneous burns from
the electrodes and destroying the device.
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Electronic surveillance equipment.
Do not
apply stimulation near electronic
surveillance equipment (e.g. cardiac
monitors, ECG alarms), as there is a risk they
may not work properly whilst the electrical
stimulation device is being used.
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Electromagnetic radiation.
Do not use the
stimulator in areas in which unprotected
devices are used to emit electromagnetic
radiation. Portable communications
equipment can interfere with the device.
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Cancer.
Do not apply stimulation if you have
progressive cancer or near any cancerous
tumor. The increased metabolism, caused by
certain modes of stimulation, is likely to
encourage cancer cells to spread
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Muscle shortening.
During the muscular
contraction phase it is recommended to hold
the extremities of the stimulated limbs to
avoid any shortening of the muscle during
contraction, which could cause cramps.
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Contralateral stimulation.
Do not use two
terminals connected to the same channel on
opposite segments of the body (for example,
a positive terminal on the left arm and a
negative terminal on the right arm).
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Loss of sensation.
Proceed with caution if
stimulation is applied to areas of the skin
whose level of sensation is lower than
normal. Do not apply stimulation to a person
who cannot express themselves.
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Battery leakage.
If there is leak from a
component, take steps to ensure the liquid
does not come into contact with skin or
eyes. Should this occur, wash the affected
area with water and consult a doctor.
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Strangulation.
Do not wind cables around
the neck. Tangled cables can cause
strangulation.
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Post-surgery.
Proceed with caution after
recent surgery.
