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WARNINGS
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Consult a qualified health care professional before using the device,
because the device may cause lethal heart rhythm disturbances
in some susceptible individuals.
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Use this device only as recommended by a qualified health care
professional. (positioning of electrodes or probe, adjusting settings).
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Never begin a first stimulation session on a person who is standing
up. The first five (5) minutes of stimulation should be performed while
sitting or lying down. In rare cases, nervous individuals may suffer
a vasovagal reaction. This reaction is related to a fear of muscle
stimulation and shock at experiencing the unintentional muscle
contraction. A vasovagal reaction can cause the heart to slow
down and blood pressure to drop, which can lead to weakness
and syncope. If this happens, stop stimulation. The patient should
lie down with his or her legs elevated until the feeling of weakness
goes away (5 to 10 minutes).
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Long-term effects: we are unaware of any long-term effects of NMES.
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Do not apply stimulation near any metal items. Remove all jewelry,
piercings, belt buckles or any other metal objects or devices in the
area of stimulation.
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Abrupt changes in temperature can cause condensation to build
up inside the stimulator. To avoid this, allow the device to come back
to room temperature before using it.
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During stimulation sessions, never disconnect a stimulation wire
while the stimulator is switched on. The stimulator should
be turned off first.
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During sessions, the stimulator should always be turned off before
moving or removing the electrodes.
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Apply NMES only on normal, intact, clean and healthy skin.
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Do not use electrodes with an active area of less than 2.54 cm
in diameter; otherwise, skin burns may occur. Proceed with caution
if the electric current density is higher than 2 mA/cm².
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Always use conductive gel with carbon electrodes or the probe
to avoid risk of skin damage.
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The stimulator should be used only with electrodes or a probe that
are intended for stimulating nerves and muscles. Muscle pain may
occur after stimulation but generally disappears within a week.
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Inspect the electrodes before each use. Change the electrodes when
they begin to wear out or lose adhesiveness. Poor contact between
the electrodes and the patient’s skin increases the risk of irritation
or burns on the skin. Apply the electrodes so that their entire surface
is in contact with the skin.
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Do not share electrodes with other patients. Each user should have
a packet of electrodes and a probe in order to avoid any adverse skin
reactions or disease transmissions.
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The manufacturer denies all liability in cases where electrodes are
positioned in ways other than as recommended.
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