Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave - Contraindications; Side effects

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Principles
2.1.2 Contraindications
CAUTION !
The contraindications listed here are examples. No claims are made
regarding the completeness or unlimited validity of this list of contra-
indications.
No patient treatment is allowed under the following circumstances:
– Air-lled tissue (in particular lung tissue) in the treatment area
– Brain or spine in the treatment area
– Untreated coagulopathies (hemophilia)
– Malignant tumor in the treatment area
– Epiphyseal plate areas in children
– Pregnancy
– Use of anticoagulants, especially Marcumar
– Thrombosis in the treatment area
– Cortisone therapy up to 6 weeks before rst treatment
CAUTION!
Shock waves must not be applied to target areas located above air
lled tissue (lungs), nor to any regions near large nerves, vessels,
the spinal column or head (apart from the face).
2.1.3 Side effects
– Swelling, reddening, hematoma
– Petechiae
– Pain
These side effects normally disappear after 5-10 days.