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CONTRAINDICATIONS
Cancer patients and anyone with a demand type cardiac pacemaker should not use
the Multi-Mode Stimulator.
WARNINGS
1. The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
2. Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in
3. Stimulation should not be applied over the neck or mouth. Severe spasm of the
laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur, and the contractions may be
4. Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction of
electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac arrhythmias.
5. Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally.
skin eruptions, e.g. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
7. Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to cancerous lesions.
8. Stimulation should not be used whenever pain syndromes are undiagnosed
until etiology is established.
PRECAUTIONS
1. The safety of electrical stimulation during pregnancy or delivery has not been
established.
2. Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed heart prob-
lems or epilepsy.
3.
KEEP THIS DEVICE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
4. Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based on the guidance
of a prescribing practitioner.
5. Precautions should be observed in the presence of the following:
a.
When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture,
b.
Following surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the
healing process,
c.
Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus,
d.
Where sensory nerve damage is present by a loss of normal skin sensation.
