ConTraIndICaTIons, WarnIngs, & PreCauTIons
DYNATRON® 25 SERIES™ | OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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4. Use extreme caution when administering a treatment where sensory nerve damage is present or in any\case where
there is a loss of normal skin sensation; this includes areas desensitized by medication or ice. When treating an area
where there is loss of feeling, there is an increased danger of injuring the patient. Do not treat such areas unless you
have sufficient training and experience in applying this therapy for such cases and you are confident you can deliver
the treatment safely without injuring the patient.
When treating any conditions contributing to loss of sensation, or any time the patient cannot feel the electrical
stimulation, do not exceed an intensity setting of 12-15 when using large electrodes (3-3/4" x 1-3/4") or an intensity
setting of 8-10 when using small electrodes (1-3/4" x 1-3/4"), and select short treatment times (approximately 8
minutes). Be alert for any irregularities in the skin following the treatment.
Never use High Volt therapy to treat an area where there is a loss of normal skin sensation.
5. Do not use in general area where high-powered, high-frequency transmitting surgical units are being operated.
Short wave diathermy should not be turned on or used at the same time as this Dynatron device.
6. Do not use the same power outlet or line with a whirlpool and certain traction machines. In areas which are
carpeted and static electricity is present, it may be necessary to use a conductive mat or anti-static carpet treatment
to remove any static charge from the operator before touching the device.
7. To avoid causing possible interference with the operation of the Dynatron device, it should not be connected to
anyone who is wearing or holding an RF transmission device (two-way radio, cell phone, beeper, etc.)
Treatment Setup Warnings
1. NEVER turn the power on or off while the unit is connected to the patient.
2. Always STOP a treatment before removing or attaching electrodes or leads to the patient. Leads and electrodes must
only be applied to the patient before a treatment is started.
3. Never use worn or damaged leads or electrodes as these may result in injury to the patient. Check leads using the
Lead Test function provided by this device.
4. Electrodes must be attached and probe placed in contact with the patient’s skin (if applicable) prior to starting a
treatment.
Adverse Effects
Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been reported with the use of electrotherapy.
Any electrical stimulation has the potential to burn or irritate a patient’s skin. The tendency towards burning is dependent
upon several factors; the most important being patient susceptibility and current density. The practitioner has little control
over patient susceptibility, other than to observe first time patients carefully. However, current density is totally controllable.