Indications, Contraindications & Adverse Effects - Chattanooga Group VITALSTIM Manual De Usuario

ELECTROTHERAPY
Indications, Contraindications & Adverse Effects
I I n n d d i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s
The VitalStim Therapy Unit is intended for muscle re-education
and for the creation of functional muscle use patterns in the
throat muscles necessary for pharyngeal contraction. The device
is indicated for treating from any etiology other than mechanical
causes requiring surgery.
The VitalStim Therapy Unit is a prescription device intended for
use by or on the order of a physician or other licensed
professional, certified in the use of the VitalStim Therapy
System.
C C o o n n t t r r a a i i n n d d i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s
This device should be used with caution on patients with cardiac
demand pacemakers.
Use of this device is contraindicated in patients who are severely
demented and exhibit non-stop verbalization. Constant
verbalization could result in aspiration during trials of oral intake.
Use of this device is contraindicated in patients with significant
reflux due to use of a feeding tube. Such patients are prone to
repeated cases of aspiration pneumonia, and the device has not
been studied in this population.
Use of this device is contraindicated in patients with dysphagia
due to drug toxicity. Patients suffering from drug toxicity could
aspirate during trials of oral intake.
A A d d v v e e r r s s e e E E f f f f e e c c t t s s
Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been
reported with the use of powered muscle stimulators. Follow
the VitalStim Electrode Instruction Card, contained within the
electrode packet, for recommended use.
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VitalStim™ Therapy Unit