Indications / Contraindications - ProMed T-6 Manual Del Usuario

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Be sure to consult a doctor before using the unit!
In the USA, the sale of this device is restricted by law to doctors, or
subject to a doctor's prescription.
Please carefully read and understand the following warnings and
cautions to ensure the safe and correct use of this device and to
prevent injury.
Indications
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) can be pre-
scribed by doctors for the symptomatic reduction and treatment of
chronic (long-term) pain and to treat postoperative or post-traumatic
pains.
Contraindications
Do not use this device without consulting a doctor if you have a
cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other implanted
metallic or electronic device. Such use could cause electric shock,
burns, electrical interference, or death.
If you apply to one of the following cases always be sure to consult
a doctor before you apply the Promed T-6 and clarify the use of
the device with him.
• In case of persistent pain symptoms, despite therapy
• Taking a strong analgesic or local anesthetic
• In Infectious Diseases
• By circulatory disorder (thrombosis and embolism)
• For sensory disturbances (numbness)
• When used in infants, toddlers and children
• In pregnancy
• With Psychosis
• If bleeding tendency
• With Cancer
• At extreme sensitivity to or fear of electricity
• In patients with metallic implants
• For heart problems, especially cardiac arrhythmias
• Prior to each electrode placement, that apply current to the carotid
sinus region (anterior neck)
• Prior to each electrode placement, that apply current transcelebrally
(through the head)
• If undiagnosed pain symptoms
• For treatment of the eyelids
• Serious arterial circulatory problems (embolism) in the lower limbs
• The device should not be used for symptomatic local pain relief
unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome has been
diagnosed
• When cancerous lesions are present in the treatment area
• At swollen, infected, inflamed areas or skin eruption (e.g. phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.)
• On-existence of a demand-type cardiac pacemaker or any
implanted defibrillator
• In areas of the body with poorly enervated areas
• With epilepsy
• For abdominal or inguinal hernia
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