Side Effects; Contraindications - Globus GENESY 1500 User Manual

- Do not use the device on patients with total peripheral denervation of the pelvic
floor.
- Patients suffering from a total/subtotal prolapse of the uterus/vagina have to be
stimulated with extreme care.
- Patients with infections to the urinary passages should be treated for these
symptoms first, before starting the stimulation treatment.
- Before removing or touching the probe, it is necessary to turn off the stimulator or
to regulate the intensity of both channels to 0,0 mA.
- Since the treatment is a personalized medical prescription, do not lend the
stimulator to non-authorized persons.

Side effects

Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur in patients with particularly sensitive skin.
In case of an allergic reaction to the electrode gel, suspend the treatment and
contact a specialist.
If during the treatment signs of tachycardia and extrasystole appear, suspend the
treatment and contact your physician.

Contraindications

Do not use the device in the following cases:
- Stimulation of the front neck (carotid sinus);
- Pacemaker wearers;
- Patients with tumor diseases (see your oncologist);
- Stimulation of the brain region;
- Pains whose etiology is unknown;
- Ulcers and dermatological disorders;
- Severe traumas.
- Stimulation on recent scars.
- Pregnancy.
- It is strictly forbidden to use the electrostimulator on the ocular area.
- Near body areas with osteosynthesis implants (prostheses, coils, screws, orthopedic
plates), when using monophasic, interferential or continuous current and
ionophoresis.
It is recommended to use the device carefully on people presenting with capillary
fragility, as an excessive stimulation could cause capillary rupture.
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