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< Contents | APPENDIX G: Precautions and Warnings
Adverse Reactions • Do not apply stimulation over open wounds
or rashes, or over swollen, red, infected,
• You may experience skin irritation or inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g.,
and burns beneath the stimulation phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).
electrodes applied to the skin.
• Do not apply stimulation over, or in
• You may experience headache and other proximity to, cancerous lesions.
painful sensations during or following the
application of electrical stimulation near • Do not apply stimulation in the presence
the eyes and to the head and face. of electronic monitoring equipment (e.g.,
cardiac monitors, ECG alarms), which
• You should stop using the device and should may not operate properly when the
consult with your physician if you experience electrical stimulation device is in use.
adverse reactions from the device.
• Do not apply stimulation when
in the bath or shower.
Warnings
• Do not apply stimulation while driving, operating
• If you are in the care of a physician, consult machinery, or during any activity in which
with your physician before using this device. electrical stimulation can put you at risk of injury.
• If you have had medical or physical • Consult with your physician before
treatment for your pain, consult with your using this device, because it may cause
physician before using this device. lethal rhythm disturbances to the
• If your pain does not improve, becomes heart in susceptible individuals.
more than mild, or continues for more • Apply stimulation only to normal,
than 5 days, stop using the device intact, clean, healthy skin.
and consult with your physician.
• No modification of this device is allowed.
• Do not apply stimulation over your neck because • Do not use the device on children.
this could cause severe muscle spasms resulting
in closure of the airway, difficulty in breathing, or
adverse effects on heart rhythm or blood pressure.
• Do not apply stimulation across your chest
because the introduction of electrical current
into the chest may cause rhythm disturbances
to the heart, which could be lethal.
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