Babycare TENS Obi TENS Instructions For Use

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Selected Electrode 3. Position the bottom two
pads (connected to the
Placement Chart
white coloured leads)
approximately 4cm either
The sticky electrode pads side of the spine and 4-
5cm below the imaginary
need to be placed in the
navel line as seen in the
correct position for
diagram. NB. It makes no
maximum pain relief.
difference whatsoever
It is preferable to obtain
whether the mauve pads
assistance from either your
are at the top and the
birthing partner or medical
white ones are below or
adviser when positioning vice versa, as long as they
the pads. Please read the are in horizontal pairs.
following instructions
carefully:
1. Carefully peel all of the
Bra
pads from the plastic
Line
backing using your
forefinger and thumb. Do
not pull on the lead wires.
2. Position the top pads
(connected to the mauve
coloured leads)
approximately 4cm either
Panty
side of the spine and 4- Line
5cm above the imaginary
Reference: Cluett E. (1994) SRN RM ADM PGCEA.
navel line as seen in the
Analgesia in Labour: A review of the TENS method.
diagram.
Professional Care of Mother and Child. Mar;4 (2): 50-2.
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4. The Obi TENS can also be

Useful Information

used as a standard TENS
1. Continue stimulation for
unit for relief of
as long as necessary,
numerous conditions,
unless you experience
including after pains and
discomfort.
post operative pains. It is
worth bearing this in
2. If you stimulate for a
mind if you have a
number of hours ensure
caesarean section. Please
the pads do not become
seek medical advice first.
dry. If this occurs, switch
off the unit, disconnect
the electrodes, and apply
a small drop of water to
them.
3. Always ensure that the
unit is switched off
before you remove all the
leads and pads. Do not
pull the wires. ALWAYS
remove the jack plugs
from their sockets by
holding the plugs
between the forefinger
and thumb.
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Before first use of the Obi TENS, please
familiarise yourself with the precautions and
contraindications contained on page 1 and 2.

Using Your Obi TENS

tingling sensation i.e. the
pulses are off and on
periodically. This mode
a) You are now ready to start
will help to promote those
using your Obi TENS.
all important natural pain-
Switch the unit on by
killing chemicals known
pressing the on/off button.
as 'endorphins' and
The Obi TENS will always
'enkephalins'.
start up in BURST mode.
d) BOOST (use during
b) Begin by pressing the
contractions): When
Intensity Up key. Each
experiencing a contraction,
time you press this key, a
In line
simply press the 'BOOST'
small 'half-moon' shape
with
key. The Obi TENS will then
will appear on the screen
navel
switch automatically into
increasing in number and
the BOOST mode for that
size as the intensity is
extra surge of power
increased. You will begin
required to combat the
to feel a pulsating
pain during contractions.
sensation which will burst
This will feel like a
in time with the 'half-
continuous sensation.
moon' shape as shown on
the LCD. You will feel this
e ) Once the contraction has
sensation in both sets
passed, simply press the
of pads.
'BOOST' key. The Obi TENS
will return to the original
c) BURST (use between
BURST mode. Continue
contractions): This is the
this cycle during your early
first mode that you will
stages of labour.
use. It feels like a bursting,
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KEY: =first pair of electrodes =second pair of electrodes.
N.B. Electrodes supplied with this unit are all the same colour -
the black and white squares show suggested electrode
placement only.
Lower Back Pain Shoulder Pain and
Frozen Shoulder
Outer and inner
aspect of shoulder
Period Pain Classical Migraine
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Frequently Asked Troubleshooting
Questions Questions
Q When shall I start using Q Why does the
my Obi TENS? stimulation not appear to
A Use as early as you can be as strong after you
after the onset of labour have used the Obi TENS
to allow time for for a while?
your body's pain-killing A Increase the intensity,
chemicals to rise. you may have become
used to a lower setting.
Q Can I try the Obi TENS
before going into labour? Q Why does the
A Yes, place 2 pads on your stimulation feel strong
forearm to feel the but ineffective?
different pulse sensations A You may need to switch
following the instructions off and reposition the
on page 6. electrode pads.
Q Can I combine the Obi TENS Q Why does the
with other medication? stimulation not feel
A Yes, you can still use sufficiently strong even
analgesics such as gas on a high setting?
and air (entinox) or A The batteries may need
pethidine. replacing.
Q Can the Obi TENS be Q What do I do if there is
used in hospital? no stimulation,
A Yes. However, a midwife intermittent stimulation,
may ask you to switch it or weak stimulation felt
off temporarily. even with a new battery?
Q Can I use the Obi TENS if A Check electrode contact.
I am considering a water Check leads.
birth? Check batteries.
A Yes, but not in the water Phone Babycare TENS
itself. on 0845 230 9737.
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Technical Data

Display The LCD has a total of 13 display segments.
The array of Level Bars consists of 10 LCD Level
Bar. In addition, 2 individual LCD segments
respectively indicate the Modes (i.e. Burst and
Boost). The last LCD segment is used to
illuminate the low battery indicator.
Mode 2 operation modes
Pulse (Hz) Pulse Pattern
Frequency Width (µs)
Burst 32 200 2 bursts per
second and 8
pulses per burst
Boost 80 100 Constant pulse
Output Channel ONE Channel
Output Voltage 0 – 100V (zero-to-peak) across
a 500Ω load; adjustable in 10 steps
Output Intensity 200mA (max.) into a 500Ω load
Output Waveform Symmetrical Mono-phasic rectangular
Output Jacks CE Touch-proof jacks
Battery 2 X1.5V AAA Battery (Type LR03)
Battery Low Detect 2.2V±0.1V
Tolerances All output parameters are subjected
to a ±10% tolerance unless other specified
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ISO 9001:2008 ISO 13485:2003
EC DIRECTIVE 93/42/EEC Annex V
Babycare TENS
108 George Lane, South Woodford,
London E18 1AD
Tel (+44) (0)20 8532 9595
Fax (+44) (0)20 8532 9551
www.babycaretens.com
e-mail customercare@babycaretens.com
Babycare TENS is part of the
Body Clock group of companies
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August 2012 (1)
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