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1.3 Indications
TENS can be used for many purposes. Both acute and chronic pains
can be treated with TENS. In general, TENS can be used with:
• Neurological pain, like neuralgia, blunt pain and phantom pain
• Muscle- and joint pain, like rheumatic, lower-back pain, neck-
and shoulder pain, etc.
• Postsurgeon and posttraumatic pain
• Angina Pectoris
• Facial pain
• Circulationdisorders
• Delivery pain
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS type I and II
• Scar tissue pain
• Certain bone fractures
1.4 Contra-indications
At this moment there are no contra-indications, either short term, or long
term. Caution: Electrodes, gel or patches can cause an allergic reaction.
1.5 IP Rating
The i-Pulz is classified with an ingress protection rating IP21. This
means that the device is protected from touch by fingers or similar ob-
jects greater than 12.5mm and is effective against condensation.
1.6 Warnings
• Patients with a pacemaker: the nerve stimulator can influence
the workings of the pacemaker.
• Never stimulate the nerves of the jugular vein (the area of the
sinus caroticus), on the eyes or in the mouth.
• Simultaneous use of the nerve stimulator and surgical devices
operating on a high frequency can cause burns where the elec-
trodes are placed on the skin.
• Use of the nerve stimulator in the range of shortwave or
microwave equipment (cellular phone or microwave) can cause
fluctuations in the output of the nerve stimulator.
• The functioning of electronic monitors, like ECG equipment, can
be disrupted when the nerve stimulator is activated.
• Never use the nerve stimulator for purposes not described in this
manual.
• Keep the nerve stimulator out of reach from children.