Contraindications; Contraindications In Pregnancy - schwa-medico TENStem eco basic Instructions For Use Manual

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schwa-medico Instructions for Use - TENStem eco basic
14.
In the case of commercial use in Germany, the operator is obligated to carry out
technical safety controls for the product in regular and appropriate periods of
time according to § 11 MPBetreibV. The manufacturer recommends to carry out
technical safety controls for the product at intervals of 24 months. Please obser-
ve the applicable legal regulations of your country.
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Caution! Please also consider the instructions for use, especially the safety inst-
ructions, of the electrodes you use.

Contraindications

When may I not use the TENStem eco basic device or
appropriate physician?
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Users with electronic implants such as pacemakers or pumps
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Users with heart rhythm disturbances
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Users with susceptibility to fits (epilepsy)
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Users with skin conditions (such as wounds, eczema, radiation damage) in the area of the
electrodes
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Users with malignant conditions in the stimulation area
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Users with pathogenic infections (e.g. tuberculosis, osteomyelitis) in the stimulation area
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Users with phlebitis and blood clots (thrombophlebitis and thrombosis) in the stimulation
area
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Users at increased risk of bleeding as a result of illness or medications, or with fresh
bleeding in the stimulation area

Contraindications in pregnancy

In addition to the general contraindications:
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The use of TENS during pregnancy should always be coordinated with the attending
physician and the midwife, taking into account the benefits and the risks.
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Patients who have experienced miscarriage or preterm delivery, should not use TENS
during pregnancy.
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Patients with preterm labour should not use TENS during pregnancy.
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TENS should not be used during the first three months of pregnancy or only after a
careful risk assessment.
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In particular, stimulation in the area of the uterus should be avoided.
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From the 4th month of pregnancy onwards TENS should not be applied near the uterus.
This applies to all electrode placements in the area of the abdomen, pelvis and lower
back.
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The use of TENS is permissible during childbirth.
only after consultation with an