Introduction; Cautions - Roscoe Medical TENS 3000 Manual De Instrucciones

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
EXPLANATION OF PAIN
Pain is a warning system and the body's method of telling you that something is
wrong. Pain is important; without it, abnormal conditions many go undetected,
causing damage or injury to vital parts of our bodies.
Even through pain is a necessary warning signal of trauma or malfunction in the
body, nature may have gone too far in its design. Aside from its value in diagnosis,
long-lasting persistent pain serves no useful purpose. Pain does not begin until
a coded message travels to the brain where it is decoded, analyzed, and then
reacted to. The pain message travels from the injured area along the small nerves
leading to the spinal cord. Here the message is switched to different nerves
that travel up the spinal cord to the brain. The pain message is then interpreted,
referred back and the pain is felt.
EXPLANATION OF TENS
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation is a non-invasive, drug-free method
of controlling pain. TENS uses tiny electrical impulses sent through the skin to
nerves to modify your pain perception. TENS does not cure any physiological
problem; it only helps control the pain. TENS does not work for everyone;
however, in most patients it is effective in reducing or eliminating the pain, allowing
for a return to normal activity.
HOW TENS WORKS
There is nothing "magic" about Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
(TENS). TENS is intended to be used to relieve pain. The TENS unit sends
comfortable impulses through the skin that stimulate the nerve (or nerves) in the
treatment area. In many cases, this stimulation will greatly reduce or eliminate
the pain sensation the patient feels. Pain relief varies by individual patient, mode
selected for therapy, and the type of pain. In many patients, the reduction or
elimination of pain lasts longer than the actual period of stimulation (sometimes
as much as three to four times longer). In others, pain is only modified while
stimulation actually occurs. You may discuss this with your physician or therapist.
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Chapter 2 : CAUTIONS
1. Precautions:
Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at the site of electrode placement
following long-term application. Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient
selection by a person qualified in the management of pain patients.
2. Contradictions:
TENS devices can affect the operation of demand type cardiac pacemakers.
TENS is not recommended for patients with known heart disease without
physical evaluation of risk. Do not use TENS on the carotid sinus( neck)
region. Do no apply TENS for undiagnosed pain syndromes until etiology is
established. Do not stimulate on the site that may cause current to flow trans-
cerebrally (through the head).
3. Adverse Reactions:
Possible allergic to gel, skin irritation and electrode bum are potential adverse
reactions.
4. Read operation manual before use of TENS.
5. We emphasize that patient with an implanted electronic device (for example,
a pacemaker) should not undergo TENS treatment without first consulting a
doctor. The same applies to patients with any metallic implants.
6. If TENS therapy becomes ineffective or unpleasant, stimulation should
be discontinued until its use is reevaluated by the physician or therapist.
7. Avoid adjusting controls while operating machinery or vehicles.
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