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Chapter 14: ELECTRODE PLACEMENT
The placement of electrodes can be one of the most important parameters in
achieving success with EMS therapy. Of utmost importance is the willingness of
the clinician to try the various styles of electrode placement to find which method
best fits the needs of the individual patient.
Every patient responds to electrical stimulation differently and their needs may
vary from the conventional settings suggested here. If the initial results are not
positive,feel free to experiment.Once an acceptable placement has been achieved,
mark down the electrode sites and the settings on the patient’s Reference sheet
of this manual so the patient can easily continue treatment at home.
Chapter 15: TIP FOR SKIN CARE
To avoid skin irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin, follow these suggestions:
1. Wash the area of skin where you will be placing the electrodes, using mild soap
and water before applying electrodes, and after taking them off. Be sure to
rinse soap off thoroughly and dry skin well.
2. Excess hair may be clipped with scissors; do not shave stimulation area.
3. Wipe the area with the skin preparation your clinician has recommended. Let
this dry. Apply electrodes as directed.
4. Many skin problems arise from the “pulling stress” from adhesive patches that
are excessively stretched across the skin during application. To prevent this,
apply electrodes from center outward; avoid stretching over the skin.
5. To minimize “pulling stress”, tape extra lengths of lead wires to the skin in a
loop to prevent tugging on electrodes.
6. When removing electrodes, always remove by pulling in the direction of hair
growth.
7. It may be helpful to rub skin lotion on electrode placement area when not wearing
electrodes.
8. Never apply electrodes over irritated or broken skin.
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Chapter 16: APPLICATION OF RE-USABLE SELF
ADHESIVE ELECTRODES
Application
1. Clean and dry skin at the prescribed area thoroughly with soap and water prior
to application of electrodes.
2. Insert the lead wire into the pin connector on the pre-wired electrodes.
3. Remove the electrodes from the protective liner and apply the electrodes firmly
to the treatment site.
Remove
1. Lift at the edge of electrodes and peel; do not pull on the lead wires because
it may damage the electrodes.
2. Place the electrodes on the liner and remove the lead wire by twisting and pulling
at the same time.
Care and Storage
1. Between uses, store the electrodes in the resealed bag in a cool dry place.
2. It may be helpful to improve repeated application by spreading a few drops of
cold water over the adhesive and turn the surface up to air dry. Over Saturation
with water will reduce the adhesive properties.
NOTE
1. Do not apply to broken skin.
2. The electrodes should be discarded when they are no longer adhering.
3. The electrodes are intended for single patient use only.
4. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult your clinician.
5. Read the instructions for use of self-adhesive electrode before application.
For the safety of the user, Please turn the adjuster slowly because
The EMS unit is not running if you turn the adjuster rapidly.
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