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Contraindications
1. Any electrode placement that applies
current to the carotid sinus (neck)
region.
2. Any use of TENS on patients who have a
demand-type cardiac pacemaker.
3. Any electrode placement that causes
current to flow transcerebrally (through
the head).
4. The use of TENS whenever pain
syndromes are undiagnosed, until
etiology is established.
Warnings
1. The safety of TENS devices for use
during pregnancy or birth has not been
established.
2. TENS is not effective for pain of central
origin (This includes headache).
3. TENS devices should be used only under
the continued supervision of a physician.
4. TENS devices have no curative value.
5. TENS is a symptomatic treatment and as
such suppresses the sensation of pain
which would otherwise serve as a
protective mechanism.
6. The user must keep this device out of
the reach of children.
7. Electronic monitoring equipment (such
as ECG monitors and ECG alarms may
not operate properly when TENS
stimulation is in use.
Precautions
1. Isolated cases of skin irritation may
occur at the site of electrode placement
following long term application.
2. Effectiveness is highly dependent upon
patient selection by a person qualified in
the management of pain patients.
Adverse Reactions
Skin Irritation and electrode burns are
potential adverse reactions.
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