Local Contraindications - gbo Medizintechnik ULTRATHERM 1008 Instructions For Use Manual

ULTRATHERM 1008
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Local contraindications

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Implants or metal inclusions
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Implants that could be impaired by short-wave irradiation
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Remaining leads of removed active implants
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Swellings that still feel warm
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Thermohyperesthesia
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Thermohypesthesia
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Acute inflammations
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Severe arterial obstructions (stage III and IV)
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Gynecological disorders involving acute inflammation
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Wetness, perspiration or damp bandages
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Permeating irradiation of the thorax in cases of severe heart diseases
(heart valve diseases, myocardial insufficiency, myocardiac infarct, se-
vere coronary sclerosis)
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Pregnancy, since irradiation of the abdomen could cause teratogenous
damage due to alterations of blood circulation and diffusion
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During the menstrual cycle
Sudeck's syndrome, stage I and II
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Basedow's disease (irradiation could cause serious states of agitation)
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Varicose veins (irradiation could cause congestive pain)
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The higher conductivity of metals causes concentration of the field, produc-
ing a high temperature in the border area of the tissue. This in turn can
cause excessive local heat, leading to (irreparable) third-degree burns.
Therefore, caution is also necessary in case of long-existing metal inclu-
sions, such as shell fragments.
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Further contraindications relating to gynecological disorders include
(see Möbius, Gynecological University Clinic, Jena): genital tuberculosis,
endometriosis, pyosalpinx or pyo-ovarium, tubal carcinoma.
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