Contraindications - Globus Genesy 500 User Manual

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Use of this Globus Electrostimulator is contraindicated in persons with the following conditions:
- Pregnancy
- Pacemakers
- Pain of undetermined etiology
- Cancer, if permission from an oncologist has not been obtained
- Urinary and pelvic conditions, as described below.
Moreover, the Globus Electrostimulator is NOT to be used to stimulate:
- Anterior part of the neck (carotid sinus)
- Eyes
- Genitals
- Brain Area
- Sores and skin affected by dermatological disease
- Areas with acute trauma
- Recent scars
Body areas near metallic implants and prostheses, such as orthopedic plates, screws, nails and
other osteosynthetic devices, when using monophasic current (Interferential Currents program)
or continuous current (Iontophoresis Currents program).
The Globus Electrostimulator is not intended for use in water, since it is not protected against
infiltration. Moreover, do not use the stimulator in the presence of inflammable gas, especially
oxygen for medical purposes.
It is recommended that the Globus Electrostimulator be used with caution in persons with capil-
lary fragility, to avoid excessive capillary damage.
Potential adverse effects. Skin irritation may occur in persons with particularly sensitive skin. In
case of allergic reaction to the electrode adhesive, stop use of the electrostimulator and con-
tact a physician. If during stimulation, tachycardia or extrasystole occurs, stop use of the elec-
trostimulator and consult a physician.
Special precautionary measures for urological treatments. Patients with urinary tract infections
should first be treated medically before undergoing urological electrostimulation. Special uro-
logical probe electrodes are required for these programs. After urological electrostimulation,
before touching or removing the probe electrodes, turn off the instrument or set the intensity of
both channels to 0 mA. Urological electrostimulation is contraindicated in patients with:
- Extra-urethral urinary incontinence
- Fecal incontinence
- Serious urinary retention in the upper urinary tract
- Complete peripheral denervation of the pelvic floor
- Total or partial prolapse of the uterus or vagina (in these patients the electrostimulator may be
used with extreme caution)
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