Empi Continuum - Dangers; Adverse Effects

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Adverse Eects
Skin irritation, inflammation, and electrode burns beneath the electrodes are
potential adverse reactions.
Dangers
Electrodes - Any Empi Electrode with a minimum active area of 16
cm
2
may be used with this device. This includes Empi square (2” x 2”),
and StimCare Carbon FM. Use of an electrode with an area less than
16 cm
2
can cause burns when the unit is used at higher intensities.
Consult your clinician prior to using any electrode less than 16 cm
2
.
Dangerous voltage – Stimulus delivered by the TENS waveforms of
this device, in certain configurations, will deliver a charge of up to
20 microcoulombs (µC) or greater per pulse and may be sufficient
to cause electrocution. Electrical current of this magnitude must not
flow through the thorax because it may cause a cardiac arrhythmia.
Biohazardous materials – Handle, clean and dispose of components
and accessories that have come in contact with bodily fluids
according to National, Local and Facility rules, regulations and
procedures.
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