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10.0
Further Clinical Information and Treatment Protocols
For further information and clinical references go to
and look on
the
Flexistim IF
product page.
11.0
Care of Electrodes
The electrodes that are supplied with your
Flexistim IF
are self-adhesive and can be
used several times. Skin must be allowed to breathe, so the electrodes should be
removed periodically. When not in use, the electrodes should be placed onto the clear
plastic shield.
The condition of the electrodes has a direct effect on conductivity, and therefore the
effectiveness of the treatment. When the electrodes start to lose their adhesive
quality, it is possible to reactivate their adhesiveness by applying a fine spray of water
to the gel side of the electrode. In time, this technique will not work, the gel will not
reactivate, and new electrodes should be used.
General Pad Advice
•
The electrode pads supplied are reusable but are for single patient use. The
adhesive is a peel- able hydrogel (water based).
•
In order to obtain the best conductivity through the pads always ensure that they
are in good condition and tacky.
•
Before use make sure your skin is clean and dry.
•
Peel the electrode pads from their protective plastic shield by holding and lifting
one corner of the pad and pulling. Do not pull on the pigtail wire of the pad.
•
After use always replace the pads on the plastic liner and replace in the re-
sealable plastic bag.
•
If the pads dry out, then it is best to buy a replacement pack of electrodes. In an
emergency it may be possible to restore some of the tackiness of the pad by
adding a tiny drop of water on each pad and spreading around. If too much