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CONTRAINDICATIONS
If you apply to one of the following cases always be sure to consult a
doctor before you apply the Promed EMT-4 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
WARNINGS
• Pregnant women should not be treated with Promed EMT-4 during the first
trimester.
• TENS devices must be kept out of the reach of children.
• The safety of using TENS devices during pregnancy or delivery has not
been proven.
• TENS is not effective in treating pain of the central nervous system
(headaches).
• Should TENS treatment fail to work or cause discomfort, stimulation. Should
be discontinued until a doctor has reassessed the situation.
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