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13) Do not apply stimulation while the patient is driving,
operating machinery, or during any activity in which
electrical stimulation can put the patient at risk of injury.
14) Never use the device in rooms where aerosols (sprays) are
used or pure oxygen is being administered.
15) Do not use it near any highly-flammable substances,
gases, or explosives.
16) Do not use this device at the same time as other
equipment, which sends electrical pulses to your body.
17) Do not confuse the electrode cables and contacts with
your headphones or other devices, and do not connect the
electrodes to other devices.
18) Do not use sharp objects such as pencil point or ballpoint
pen to operate the buttons on the control panel.
19) Inspect applicator cables and associated connectors before
each use.
20) Electrical stimulators should be used only with the leads
and electrodes recommended by the manufacturer.
21) Use this device only with the leads, electrodes, and
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
22) TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other
pain management therapies.
23) TENS is a symptomatic treatment and as such suppresses
the sensation of pain that would otherwise serve as a
protective mechanism.
24) Since the effects of stimulation of the brain are unknown,
stimulation should not be applied across the head, and
electrodes should not be placed on opposite sides of the
head.
