Omron Pocket Pain Pro PM400 Instruction Manual page 8

4. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
DO NOT USE ON THESE INDIVIDUALS
• Pregnant women.
• D o not use on children or infants because this device has not been evaluated for pediatric use.
• Keep out of the reach of young children because the electrode cord could cause
strangulation.
• Persons incapable of expressing their thoughts or intentions.
• Persons incapable of operating the unit by themselves.
• Use caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally, such as following an injury or
fracture.
• If you have suspected or diagnosed heart disease, you should follow precautions
recommended by your physician.
• If you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy, you should follow precautions
recommended by your physician.
• Use caution if stimulation is applied over the menstruating uterus.
• NEVER APPLY THE PADS TO THESE BODY AREAS:
The head, the mouth, or any
area of the face.
The neck or any area of the
throat because this could cause
severe muscle spasms resulting
i n c l o s u r e o f t h e a i r w a y,
difficulty in breathing, or
adverse effects on heart rhythm
or blood pressure.
Near the heart, or on genital
area.
Open wounds or rashes or over swollen, red, infected or inflamed areas or skin eruptions
(such as varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis and thrombosis), or on top of or close to
cancerous lesions, or over areas of skin that lack normal sensation.
Both sides of the chest cavity
simultaneously (lateral or front
and back), or across your
chest because the introduction
of electrical current may cause
rhythm disturbances which
could be lethal.
On the calves of both legs at
the same time because this may
cause cardiac disturbance.
On the soles of both feet at the
same time because this may
cause cardiac disturbance.
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