TensCare FORM Instrucciones De Uso página 6

3. Safety Guidelines
Contraindications
• Do not use if you have a heart
pacemaker, (or if you have a heart
rhythm problem) or with any
electronic medical devices. Using this
unit with electronic medical devices
may cause erroneous operation of
the device. Electrical stimulation in the
direct vicinity of an implanted device
may affect some models.
• Do not use during the first three
months of pregnancy. It is not known
whether EMS may affect foetal
development.
• Do not use on the abdomen in the
later stages of pregnancy. Stop
using immediately if you experience
unexpected contractions.
Warnings
• Do not use when driving, operating
machinery, or similar actions needing
muscular control. Loose electrode
pads or sudden changes in contact
may cause brief involuntary muscle
movements.
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• Do not use or consult with your
clinician before use if you have, in
the area being treated: active or
suspected cancer or undiagnosed
pain with a history of cancer.
Stimulation directly through a
confirmed or suspected malignancy
should be avoided as it may stimulate
growth and promote spread of
cancer cells.
• Do not use simultaneously with
high frequency hospital diagnostic/
therapeutic equipment. Doing so
may result in burns at the site of the
electrodes and possible damage to
device.
• Do not use in close proximity (e.g.,
1 m) to a shortwave or microwave,
TV'S and hi-fi speakers, as this may
produce instability in the stimulator
output may affect the correct
operation of this unit. If it appears to
behave unusually, move it away from
these devices.
• Do not apply near the thorax because
the introduction of electrical current
may increase the risk of cardiac
fibrillation.