neuroConn DC-Stimulator, Руководство пользователя

Страница: 75 / 85

Chapter 11 - Intended use and therapeutic application
75
experience: •
experience in brain stimulation
•
knowledge of the current state of technology and of the
textbook "Interventionelle Neurophysiologie", mainly the
therapy chapters (see [1])
permitted disabilities: none
Intended conditions of use
Use in clinics, practicing doctors and psychologists
Indications
The transcranial direct current stimulation can be used in the treatment of the following
diseases if established treatments failed:
•
depression
•
neuropathic pain in the lower limbs
•
problems with speech and motor skills after stroke
•
auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia
Contraindications
Under the following conditions a transcranial electrical stimulation must not be performed:
•
in combination with a defibrillator for it has no appropriate protection
•
with a pacemaker or brain stimulator for it can interfere or damage these devices
•
on patients with implanted intracranial metals such as clippings, coilings, ventriculo-
peritoneal shunts, endoprosthesis etc.
•
on patients with opened skull or after trepanation
Adverse reactions
The following adverse reactions occurred in trials:
•
itching, tingling, headache, burning sensation, discomfort