17. FURTHER CLINICAL INFORMATION AND
TREATMENT PROTOCOLS
For further information and clinical references go to
www.tenscare.co.uk
and look on
the
Flexistim
product page.
18. CARE OF ELECTRODES
The electrodes that are supplied with your
Flexistim
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.
• 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 water is added
the pads will become too soft then it is suggested in order to try to re-establish some
adhesiveness to place them sticky side up in a refrigerator for a few hours.
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• In very hot weather the gel on the pads may become soft. In such cases place the
pads, still on their plastic liners and in their bag, into a fridge until they return to their
normal condition.
WARNINGS
Do not use any electrodes less than 50mm X 50mm. However 25mm x 25mm electrodes
can be used for the microcurrent treatment
Allergic reactions to the self-adhesive electrodes can occur even though they
are hypoallergenic.
• Do not apply to broken skin.
• Do not apply electrodes to areas with less than normal sensitivity. This could lead to
setting intensities at higher levels than intended.
19. CHARGING THE BATTERY
The
Flexistim
is powered by a type BL-6F
rechargeable Li-ion battery.
The battery cannot be charged while it is in the
unit. A separate charging cradle and power
adaptor are included in the kit.
The battery should need charging about once
a week unless you are using IF, in which case
the battery may only last about one hour.
A battery state indicator on the screen shows how
much charge is in the battery. When it gets low,
this will start to flash.
NB: Remove the battery from your
Flexistim
if the unit is unlikely to be used for a
long period.
When the battery is charged, the indicator light on the cradle will change from red to green.
For a replacement battery, contact Tenscare or your local distributor.
Use only the power adaptor and charging cradle supplied.
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