Empi EPIX VT - Contraindications

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MB PATIENT SELECTION
/\ Indications
TENS devices are indicated for:
¢ Symptomatic relief and management of chronic, intractable pain.
¢ Adjunctive treatment for post-surgical and post-trauma acute pain.
/\ Contraindications
TENS treatments should not be used if the patient has any of the
following conditions:
¢ Undiagnosed pain (until the etiology is established).
¢ Demand-type implanted pacemaker or defibrillator.
¢ Transcerebral electrode placements.
Electrode placements over the carotid sinus (neck) region.
Z\ WARNINGS
Review the following warnings before initiating treatment:
¢ Pregnancy - The safety of TENS devices for use during
pregnancy or delivery has not been established.
¢ Symptomatic Treatment - TENS is a symptomatic treatment
and, as such, may suppress the sensation of pain that would
otherwise serve as a protective mechanism.
¢ Central Pain - TENS is not effective for pain of central origin.
¢ Non-curative - TENS has no known curative value for the
2 conditions for which it is indicated.
¢ Medical Supervision - TENS should only be used under the
medical supervision of a physician or a medical practitioner to
whom the patient is referred by the physician. TENS is a
prescription device and should not be given to other individuals.
Children - Keep out of the reach of children.
Electromagnetic Radiation - The TENS lead wires and
electrodes should be removed before using industrial, scientific
or medical equipment (Group 2 ISM) that intentionally generates
high frequency or high energy electromagnetic radiation.
Operation in close proximity (e.g. < 3m) to this equipment may
startle the user by producing output instability or improper
operation of the stimulator. Simultaneous connection to the
TENS user may result in burns and possible damage to the
stimulator. Examples of Group 2 ISM Equipment are: radio-
frequency (rf) induction heating, cutting or welding equipment
and short-wave/microwave therapy and diagnostic equipment
such as diathermy or surgical electrocautery units.
External Defibrillators - Remove the TENS electrodes before
defibrillation signals are applied. Defibrillation of a person
wearing a TENS device can damage the device whether it is
turned on or off. Under some circumstances there can be risk of
burns under the electrode sites during the defibrillation.
Wall Sockets - Do not plug lead wires into AC power outlets
such as wall sockets or line cord receptacles under any
circumstances. Doing so could result in severe shock or burns
whether or not the lead wires are attached to the stimulator.