Indications For Use; Contraindications, Cautions, And Warnings - Nice NICE1 User Manual

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INDICATIONS FOR USE

NICE1 combines cold and compression therapies. It is intended to treat
post-surgical and acute injuries to reduce edema, swelling, and pain
where cold and compression are indicated. It is intended to be used by or
on the order of a healthcare professional in hospitals, outpatient clinics,
athletic training settings, or home settings.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS

4.2 CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR COLD THERAPY
NICE1 or any cold therapy device should not be used
by patients that:
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4.3 PRECAUTIONS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using
NICE1 to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
Please read the entire User Manual carefully before operating
the unit.
4.4 CAUTION
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NICE RECOVERY SYSTEMS
have significant vascular impairment in the affected region
(e.g., from prior frostbite, diabetes, arteriosclerosis or ischemia).
have acute paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria or cryoglobulinemia.
have Raynaud's disease or cold hypersensitivity (cold urticarial).
Never push objects of any kind into the therapy unit through
the frame.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the therapy unit.
Do not overfill the water reservoir.
If the unit gets wet, unplug the unit from the wall and allow
the unit to dry before use.
Only use the supplied power supply and power cord.
Do not operate the unit if it has any noticeable or physical
damage or is leaking fluid.
Do not operate the unit with a damaged or frayed power cord.
The therapy unit is not intended to be used in a wet environment
or when relative humidity is greater than 60%.
Do not spray the unit with any water solvents or cleaners.
Do not drop the therapy unit or cause impact to the unit.
Do not pull or otherwise put undue stress on the hoses.
Do not use near equipment that generates electromagnetic
or other interference, as this may be harmful to the therapy unit.
Do not smoke while using therapy wraps or use wraps by
an open flame.
Do not stick a finger or any other foreign objects into
the reservoir.
Do not stick a finger or any other foreign objects into the fan.
Do not drink or ingest the coolant or water that has been
circulating in the system.
Do not service or perform maintenance while the equipment
is in use.