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TENS waveforms have no curative value.
TENS is a symptomatic treatment, and as such, suppresses the sensation of pain which would otherwise serve as a
protective mechanism.
Stop treatment immediately if patient experiences discomfort or pain.
The choice of the therapy parameters to program, of the stimulation programs and electrode placement is restricted to
the responsible physician or therapist. It is the physician’s or therapist’s decision whether or not to use the device on a
specific patient.
Do not apply stimulation if you patient has progressive cancer or near any cancerous tumour. The increased metabolism,
caused by certain modes of stimulation, is likely to encourage cancer cells to spread.
Proceed with caution if stimulation is applied to areas of the skin whose level of sensation is lower than normal.
Do not apply stimulation to a person who cannot express themselves.
Stimulators should be kept out of the reach of children
5. Device Operating Safety Measures
Do not charge PowerDot PD-02 device while the device remains placed on/attached to any part of the patient’s body.
The patient must be familiar with the ways to terminate their stimulation session, if needed. Patients unable to operate
the emergency stop function (either by pressing button on the device or by unplugging lead cables from the device), e.g.
paralytic patients, must never be left unattended during therapy.
During the muscular contraction phase it is recommended to hold the extremities of the stimulated limbs to avoid any
shortening of the muscle during contraction, which could cause cramps.
Never begin an initial stimulation session on a person who is standing. The first five minutes of stimulation must
always be performed on a person who is sitting or lying down. In rare instances, people of a nervous disposition may
experience a vasovagal reaction. This is of psychological origin and is connected with a fear of the muscle stimulation
as well as surprise at seeing one of their muscles contract without having intentionally contracted it themselves. A
vasovagal reaction causes heart to slow down and blood pressure to drop, which produces a feeling weakness and a
tendency towards fainting. If this does occur, all that is required is to stop the stimulation and for the person to lie down
with the legs raised until the feeling of weakness disappears (5 to 10 minutes).
Do not wind cables around the neck. Tangled cables can cause strangulation.
Do not apply stimulation during sleep.
Do not use PowerDot PD-02 while driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in which involuntary muscle
contractions may put the patient at undue risk of injury.
6. Co-existence and Environmental Safety Measures
Do not use PowerDot PD-02 in the areas where an explosion hazard may occur. An explosion hazard may result from
the use of flammable anesthetics, skin cleansing agents and disinfectants as well as in the oxygen-rich environments.
Do not use device in water or in a humid atmosphere (sauna, bath, shower etc.) that would cause electrical failure.
Do not use PowerDot PD-02 at altitudes of over 9,800 feet.
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