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SAFETY
Always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in moderate or minor personal injury.
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NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in product or property damage.
Warnings
WARNING: Explosion hazard
Explosion hazard is possible if used in the presence of explosives, flammable
materials or flammable anesthetics.
WARNING: Heart disease
Caution should be used when applying the device to patients suspected of
having heart disease. Further clinical data is needed to show if there are
adverse side effects on individuals with heart disease.
WARNING: Keep this device out of the reach of children.
WARNING: The safety of the device during pregnancy or delivery has not been
established.
WARNING: Do not place electrodes on front of the throat. This may result in
spasms of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles.
WARNING: Do not place the electrodes over the carotid nerve.
WARNING: The device is not effective for pain of central origin (headaches).
WARNING: Avoid adjusting controls while operating machinery or vehicles.
WARNING: The device may interfere with electronic monitoring equipment
(such as ECG monitors and ECG alarms).
