Infrared Precautions - Accelerated Care Plus Neuroprobe 500 Pro User Manual

Electrotherapy / infrared therapy system

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Do not apply treatment directly over/under hot or cold packs. Caution is recommended when treatment follows

the application of hot or cold therapy, which may alter the patient's sensation. Application of thermal agents

over areas of impaired circulation should be performed with caution as the circulation may be insufficient to

heat or cool the tissue, altering the patient's perception of warmth and pain, and burns or tissue necrosis may

result from subsequent treatment.

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Caution is recommended when treatment follows the application of medicated patches, salves, or creams which

may alter the patient's sensation. If there is a medical necessity to perform such treatments, these patients

should be monitored diligently during application. The effect of electrical stimulation may be altered by the

presence of these materials on the patient's skin.

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Caution should be used over areas of body where circulation is impaired, or which lack normal sensation.

Absent or diminished sensation should be avoided or, if unavoidable, treated with caution. Establishment of

acceptable intensity levels for desensitized areas may be related to the intensity levels tolerated on normal skin

in opposite or related body parts.

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Caution should be used in the presence of recent surgical procedures, fractures or healing bone and soft tissue

when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process.

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Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy. Patients with suspected or diagnosed

epilepsy should follow precautions recommended by their physicians.

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Electrodes should not be placed in direct contact or in close proximity (one inch or less) of each other during

treatment. Electrodes placed in contact or in close proximity can lead to high energy density and skin burns

under or between the electrodes.

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Care should be used when removing electrodes after treatment, in order to minimize the potential for skin

tearing. Skin should be inspected after removal of electrodes for any signs of tearing or irritation.

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Do not connect the stimulator to any electrical equipment for combination therapy except the Omnisound®

family of ultrasounds.

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Lay the SLD Infrared Pads flat whenever possible. Avoid excessive or unnecessary bending.

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Do not apply SLD Infrared Pads to the body if wet. Dry the area thoroughly. The electronics in the pad may be

short circuited if wet.