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• Read the instructions for use of self-adhering electrodes
before application.
Tips for Resident Skin Care
To avoid skin irritation, especially if the resident has sensitive
skin, follow these suggestions:
• Wash the area of skin where you will be placing the
electrodes, using mild soap and water before applying
electrodes, and after taking them off. Be sure to rinse soap
off thoroughly and dry skin well.
• Excess hair may be clipped with scissors; do not shave
stimulation area.
• Wipe the area with the skin preparation your clinician has
recommended. Let this dry. Apply electrodes as directed.
• Many skin problems arise from the “pulling stress” from
adhesive patches that are excessively stretched across the
skin during application. To prevent this, apply electrodes
from center outward; avoid stretching over the skin.
• To minimize “pulling stress”, tape extra lengths of lead
wires to the skin in a loop to prevent tugging on electrodes.
• When removing electrodes, always remove by pulling in the
direction of hair growth.
• It may be helpful to rub skin lotion on electrode placement
area when not wearing electrodes.
• Never apply electrodes over irritated or broken skin.
Functions and Use
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