Treatment is also contraindicated for patients with:
•
Any metal-containing object:
Metallic implants
o
Deep brain stimulators
o
Spinal cord stimulators
o
Metal-containing intrauterine (contraceptive) devices
o
Cardiac pacemakers
o
Metal surgical clips
o
(Also, make certain that implanted leads are not still in place after a stimulator has been removed as
this would represent a serious hazard)
•
Cancer
•
Peripheral vascular disease
•
Bleeding disorders
•
Impaired blood clotting
•
Open wounds
•
Unhealed bones
•
Severe heart, liver, or kidney conditions
•
Ischaemia, arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and associated conditions
•
Active tuberculosis
•
Acute inflammation
•
Patients who are unable to understand the instructions provided or who are unable to
cooperate with the treatment demands.
•
Do not use microwave diathermy in patients with breast implants, as it has been reported to
cause tissue necrosis, skin erosion, and implant extrusion.
•
Pregnancy is contraindicated for microwave therapy.
Note: The most common complication of shortwave diathermy is the development of burns, which
may be caused by a number of factors, including the following:
•
Faulty equipment
•
Improper technique
•
Inadequate patient supervision
•
Inappropriate positioning of the patient
7 Package contents
1435911
Radarmed 950+, Unit for continuous en pulsed microwave therapy
1435751
Operating manual Radarmed 950+
3444298
Mains cable 230V-EUR
1409813
HF-cable 250 Watt, for Radarmed
1462560
Arm for radiator of the Radarmed
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