w Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
Precautions:
w Safety of stimulation use during pregnancy has not been established. Consult with
your physician before use during pregnancy.
w Caution should be used for persons with suspected or diagnosed heart problems.
w Caution should be used for persons with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
w Caution should be used if you have any of the following:
• If you have a tendency to bleed internally following an injury.
• If you recently had surgery, or have ever had surgery on your back.
• If areas of skin lack normal sensations, such as skin that is numb.
w Consult with your physician before use over the menstrual uterus.
w You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation
or electrical conductive medium. The irritation can usually be reduced by using an
alternate conductive medium, or alternate electrode placement.
w Do not use this device while driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in
which involuntary muscle contractions may put the user at undue risk of injury.
w Keep this device out of reach of children.
w Do not use this device while sleeping.
w Do not use this device in high humidity areas such as, a bathroom.
w Stop using this device at once if you feel discomfort, dizziness or nausea, and consult
your physician immediately.
w Do not attempt to move the electrodes while the device is operating.
w Do not apply stimulation of this device in the following conditions:
Across the chest because the introduction of electrical current into the chest may
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cause
rhythm disturbances to the heart, which could be lethal.
Over open wounds or rashes, or over swollen, red, infected, or inflamed areas or
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skin
eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).
In the presence of electronic monitoring equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, ECG
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alarms).
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