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cause di󰘲culty in breathing.
● Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction of electrical current into
the heart may cause cardiac arrhythmias.
● Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, or in󰘱amed areas or skin eruptions, e.g.
phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
● Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
● Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally (across the head).
Precautions/adverse Reactions
● Safety of powered muscle stimulators for use during pregnancy has not been established.
● Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed heart problems.
● Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
● Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
a. When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma of fracture;
b.Following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process;
c.Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus; and
d.Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation.
● Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation or
electrical conductive medium. The irritation can usually be reduced by using an alternate conduc-
tive medium, or alternate electrode placement.