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Precautions/adverse Reactions
● Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at the site of electrode placement following long-term
application.
● Stimulation should be stopped and electrodes removed until the cause of the irritation can be de-
termined.
● E󰘯ectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a person quali󰘰ed in the management
of pain patients.
● If the device treatment becomes ine󰘯ective or unpleasant, stimulation should be discontinued until
reevaluation by a physician/clinician.
● Always turn the device o󰘯 before applying or removing electrodes.
● Skin irritation and electrode burns are potential adverse reactions.
The following statements are available for EMS operation function
Warnings
● The long-term of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
● Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known
sensitivity to the carotid sinus re󰘱ex.
● Stimulation should not be applied over the neck or mouth. Severe spasm of the laryngeal and
pharyngeal muscles may occur and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or