Sonicator Plus 930 Instruction Manual— Rev.J_09/13/17
35
vessels containing the thrombus. If a patient has a history of deep vein thrombosis,
even many years past, the affected area should not be stimulated.
7. Do not use over swollen, infected, or inflamed areas. Do not place electrodes over skin
eruptions.
8. Fresh fractures should not be stimulated in order to avoid unwanted motion.
9. Do not apply stimulation transcerebrally (through the head).
10. Do not use on cancer patients.
11. Stimulation should not be applied immediately following trauma or to tissues
susceptible to hemorrhage.
12. Positioning electrodes over the neck or mouth may cause severe spasm of the
laryngeal or pharyngeal muscles. These contractions may be strong enough to close
the airway or cause difficulty in breathing.
13. Do not apply stimulation for undiagnosed pain syndromes, until etiology is
established.
14. Do not apply electrodes directly over the eyes or inside body cavities.
15. Do not use electrical stimulation in conjunction with high frequency surgical
equipment or microwave therapy systems.
5.5 Warnings for Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
1. Electrical stimulation is ineffective for pain of central origin.
2. Electrical stimulation must be applied by a physician or other qualified practitioner
and should be used for only the prescribed purposes.
3. Electrical stimulation is of no curative value.
4. Electrical stimulation is a symptomatic treatment and as such suppresses the sensation
of pain, which could serve as a protective mechanism.
5. The safety of electrical stimulators for use on children has not been determined. Keep
out of reach of children.
6. Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG monitors and ECG alarms) may not
operate properly when electrical stimulation is in use.
5.6 Precautions for Therapeutic Ultrasound
1. Ultrasound should not be applied in areas of reduced sensation or circulation. Patients
having reduced sensation will not be able to notify the practitioner of discomfort if
ultrasound intensities are too high. Patients with compromised circulation may have
an excessive heat buildup in the treatment area.
2. Operators should not routinely expose themselves to therapeutic ultrasound. The
applicator handles for the Sonicator Plus 930 have been designed to allow the
practitioner to perform underwater treatments without exposing the hands to
ultrasound.
To Next Page
Loading...