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Chapter 2: INDICATIONS / CONTRAINDICATIONS / WARNINGS
CAUTION: Federal law (USA) requires this device to be sold only by or on the order of a
physician (or licensed practitioner).
Read the operation manual in its entirely before using the device.
INDICATIONS:
This device may be used, with a physician/clinician’s prescription, for the symptomatic relief and
management of chronic (long term) pain and for the treatment of post-operative and post-traumatic
pain.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Heart Disease – Use caution prior to using this device on patients suspected of having heart
disease.
• Cardiac pacemakers – Do not use this device if you have a demand-type cardiac pacemaker or
any implanted debrillator.
• Trans cerebral stimulation – Do not apply electrical stimulation trans cerebrally (through the
head).
• Epilepsy – Use caution for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy when using this
device.
• Carotid sinus – Do not apply electrical stimulation to carotid sinus region of the neck.
• Unknown etiology – Do not use this device if pain symptoms are undiagnosed. Use only after
the origin / caused of pain has been determined by your doctor.
• Hemorrhages – Use caution when there is a tendency to hemorrhage, such as following acute
trauma or fracture.
• Post-surgical use – Use caution following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction
may disrupt the healing process.
• Uterus – Do not use electrical stimulation during menstruation.
• Sensory loss – Do not use electrical stimulation where sensory nerve damage is present by a
loss of normal skin sensation.
• Skin irritation – If patient experiences skin irritation due to electrical stimulation, stop using the
device and consult the clinician. Irritation may be reduced by an alternative conductive medium
or an alternative electrode placement. Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at the site of
electrode placement following long term application.
• Adverse reactions – In addition to skin irritation, inammation and burns beneath the electrodes
are potential adverse reactions. Follow directions carefully.
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