2 . S a F e t y i N F O r M at i O N
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EN
REVOLUTION WIRELESS™
caution!
Read, understand, and practice the precautionary and operating instructions found in this
manual. Know the limitations and hazards associated with using electrical stimulation.
Observe any precautionary and operational decals placed on the unit.
Patient hazard —
these cautions need to be observed to avoid the risk of electrical shock
or other negative effects to the patient.
− The device is designed to comply with electromagnetic safety standards. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to other
devices in the vicinity. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. Harmful interference to other devices can be determined by
turning this equipment on and off. Try to correct the interference by using one or more
of the following:
− Reorient or relocate the receiving device
− Increase the separation between the equipment (refer to the EMC section in this
manual for recommended separation distances)
− Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit.
− Consult your DJO dealer for assistance.
− Do not apply stimulation close to metal. Remove jewelry, piercings, belt buckles or any
other metallic product or device in the area of stimulation.
− Be careful if the patient has sensitivity problems or is not able to communicate that he
or she feels discomfort, however light.
− 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)
− Never allow muscular contraction during a stimulation session to result in movement.
You should always stimulate isometrically; this means that the extremities of the
limb in which a muscle is being stimulated must be firmly fixed, so as to prevent any
movement that results from contraction.