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13) Do not use the stimulator in the vicinity of shortwave
the output power of the stimulator.
14) Never use it near the cardiac area. Stimu-
lation electrodes should never be placed
anywhere on the front of the thorax
(marked by ribs and breastbone), but
above all not on the two large pectoral muscles. There
it can increase the risk of ventricular fibrillation and
lead to cardiac arrest.
15) Never use it on the eye, head and face area.
16) Never use it near the genitals.
17) Never use it on the areas of the skin which lack normal
sensation.
18) Keep electrodes separated during treatment. It could re-
sult in improper stimulation or skin burns if electrodes
are in contact with each other.
19) Keep the stimulator out of reach of children.
20) Consult your doctor if you are in any doubt whatsoever.
21) Discontinue it and do not increase the intensity level if
you feel discomfort during use.
2.2.3
Precautions
1)
headache.
2) TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other
pain management therapies.
3) TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, sup-
presses the sensation of pain that would otherwise
serve as a protective mechanism.
4) Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selec-
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