Omron Total Power + Heat PM800 Instruction Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• DO NOT use this device on persons incapable of expressing their thoughts or intentions.
• DO NOT use this device on persons who are unable to operate the unit by themselves.
• DO NOT use this device on or near any other heating device or heating element such as a dryer or
oven.
• DO NOT use this device while using another TENS device.
• DO NOT apply stimulation in the presence of electronic monitoring equipment such as cardiac
monitors and ECG alarms, because the equipment may not operate properly when the electrical
stimulation device is in use.
• DO NOT use this device with a heating pad.
• DO NOT use this device under a blanket.
• DO NOT use heat on any muscle or joint which has swelling or edema. It may worsen the pain or
condition.
• DO NOT use over sensitive skin areas or in the presence of poor circulation.
• If used on the elderly, use caution due to more sensitivity of the skin.
• NEVER bend or fold the pads with gels.
• The pad can ONLY be used with the gel.
• If you have any serious illness, consult with your physician before using this device.
• For arthritis pain relief, consult with your physician before using Combo (Modes using heat). The
efficacy of TENS + Heat combination therapy for arthritis pain relief has not been demonstrated.
• The pad with gel should not come into contact with any liquid or water during therapy.
• Apply pads ONLY to normal, intact, clean, healthy skin of adult patients.
• For Hospitals and Clinics, simultaneous connection of a patient to a high frequency surgical
medical equipment may result in burns at the site of the stimulator electrodes and possible
damage to the stimulator.
• Use the device carefully to avoid serious burns.
• If the device is too hot, stop using it immediately.
• For Hospitals and Clinics, operation in close proximity (e.g. 1 m) to a shortwave or microwave
therapy ME equipment may produce instability to the stimulator output.
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