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SAFETY INFORMATION
1. TENS is a symptomatic treatment that suppresses the sensation
of pain. It has no curative value and is not effective on pain that
is of central origin.
2. Do not use in the following situations: Undiagnosed pain
syndromes (until etiology is established) • Cancerous lesions that
are present in the treatment area • Swollen, infected, inamed
areas or skin eruptions (eg: phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose
veins, etc.) • Demand type implanted pacemaker or debrillator,
or any metallic implant • Epilepsy • Serious arterial circulatory
problems in the lower limbs • Abdominal or inguinal hernia.
Safety has not been established for use during pregnancy.
WARNING
For external use only • The long-term effects of frequent electrical
stimulation is unknown • This device should be used only
under the continued supervision of a licensed medical practitioner
• Do not apply stimulation over the thyroid or carotid sinus regions
as this could disrupt breathing, cardiac frequency or blood
pressure • Do not use while connected to high-frequency surgical
equipment or near shortwave or microwave therapy equipment.
• Never use in environments with high humidity (eg: bathroom)
• Never place the electrodes anywhere on the front of the thorax
or transthoracically as it can increase the risk of ventricular
brillation, cause cardiac arrhythmia and lead to cardiac arrest
• Never place the gel pad in a way that would cause the current to
go through the head • Never use near the eyes, the genitals, the
heart or on areas which lack normal sensation • This stimulator
should never be used by patients who are noncompliant or are
emotionally, cognitively or mentally impaired • Keep the
stimulator out of reach of children
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