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3.3.1. Electrode Selection
Use large electrodes (e.g. 50 x 90 mm, to be
purchased separately) for large body areas (e.g. back,
leg) and for general conditions of pain.
Use small electrodes (e.g. 50 x 50 mm) for small
body areas (e.g. face, hand) and for deep, local pain.
3.3.2. Care of the Electrodes
When properly handled and maintained, the supplied
electrodes can be used 20 times or more.
Important for a long service life:
• Clean the skin application sites with mild soap
water before attaching the electrodes. After
cleaning,
thoroughly rinse with water and dry the skin
carefully.
• Dry electrodes with poor adhesion can be
reconditioned as follows: apply a small quantity of
water to the adhesive surface with your finger tip.
• If you face bad contact with the skin or repeated
open lead detection, change the electrodes.
• Remove electrodes by pulling on their edges.
Do not pull on the leadwire.
• After use, reattach the electrodes to their
protective paper. Store the electrodes in their bags.
• Store the electrodes in a refrigerator, if possible.
Do not store them in warm rooms.
• We recommend shaving skin sites where
electrodes will be applied, if very hairy. Shaving
irritates the skin. Therefore wait 24 hours after
shaving before you attach the electrodes. Then
you may start therapy.
• Do not leave the electrodes attached to your
skin for a prolonged period of time. Remove the
electrodes after each use. Apply the electrodes on
dierent sites to avoid skin irritations. For the same
reason clean the skin thoroughly after treatment. If
you observe skin irritations, consult your physician
and suspend therapy until clarification.
3.3. Selection, Care and Placement of the Electrodes
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