Contraindications - Chattanooga Cefar TENS Manual Del Usuario

6 C e F A R t e n s
The CEFAR TENS is a multifunctional electrotherapy unit that can be used on any occasion when
pain relief or muscle relaxation is needed. All the programs can be used as often as required.
Guidelines for using the preset treatment programs with indication examples, suggested electrode
placements and recommended treatment time are included in this manual.
2 . 3 Con t r a in d i c ati o n s
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Do NOT use the CEFAR TENS on patients with:
• Implanted electronic devices. Do not use the device if you have a cardiac stimulator, implanted
defibrillator or other implanted electronic/electrical device. This could cause an electrical shock,
burns, electrical interference or death.
• Epilepsy
• Pregnancy (do not use on abdominal region)
• Serious arterial circulation problems in lower limbs
• Do not use chest stimulation on patients with cardiac arrhythmia or angina pectoris
• Heart disease: If you have suspected or diagnosed cardiopathy you should follow the precautions
for use recommended by your doctor because the device may cause lethal rhythm disturbance to
the heart in susceptible individuals.
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Fixation metalwork and/or prosthesis equipment
The presence of fixation metalwork and/or prosthesis equipment (metallic equipment in
contact with the bone: pins, screws, plates, prostheses, etc) is not a contraindication for TENS
and NMES stimulation. The electrical current of the CEFAR TENS is specially designed to have
no harmful effect on osteosynthesis equipment.
Electro-stimulation should not be applied if any part of the implanted element going through
the patient's skin because this may cause shocks or burns.
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