Vectra Fitness Genisys 27079, Руководство пользователя

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Vectra Genisys® Therapy System
SAFETY PrECAuTiONS
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ELECTrOThErAPY iNdiCATiONS, CONTrAiNdiCATiONS, ANd AdvErSE EFFECTS (CONTiNuEd)
Additional Precautions
Caution should be used for patients with suspected or
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diagnosed heart problems .
Caution should be used for patients with suspected or
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diagnosed epilepsy .
Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
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When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute
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trauma or fracture .
Following recent surgical procedures when muscle
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contraction may disrupt the healing process .
Over a menstruating or pregnant uterus .
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Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation .
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Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity
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due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive
medium . The irritation can usually be reduced by using an
alternative conductive medium or an alternative electrode
placement .
Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based
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on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner .
Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the
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lead wires and electrodes recommended for use by the
manufacturer .
With TENS waveforms, isolated cases of skin irritation may
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occur at the site of electrode placement following long-term
application .
The effectiveness of TENS waveforms is highly dependent upon
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patient selection by a person qualified in pain management .
Adverse Effects
Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been
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reported with the use of powered muscle stimulators .
Potential adverse effects with TENS are skin irritation and
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electrode burns .