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• Adjustable ON and OFF time controls
• Dual channel stimulation
• Balanced asymmetrical and symmetrical biphasic waveforms
• An accessory output channel allowing use of a remote switch for gait
training
1.4 Indications for Use
As an NMES device, the 300 PV device is indicated for the following conditions:
• Retarding or preventing disuse atrophy
• Maintaining or increasing range of motion
• Re-educating muscles
• Relaxation of muscle spasm
• Increasing local blood circulation
• Prevention of venous thrombosis of the calf muscles immediately after
surgery
As a TENS device, the 300 PV is indicated for the following conditions:
• Symptomatic relief and management of chronic, intractable pain
• Adjunctive treatment for post-surgical and post-trauma acute pain
As a FES device, the 300 PV is indicated for the following conditions:
• Stimulation of the leg and ankle muscles of partially paralyzed patients to
provide flexion of the foot, thus improving the patient’s gait
1.5 Contraindications
300 PV should not be used for the following situations or patients with:
• Demand type implanted pacemaker or defibrillator
• Any transcerebral electrode placement
• Any electrode placement that applies current to the carotid sinus region
Specific to use of 300 PV as a TENS device:
• Whenever pain syndromes are undiagnosed, until etiology is established
Specific to the use of 300 PV as a FES device:
• Assisting paraplegic patients into the standing position
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