Precautions - Empi Select User Manual

Precautions

Epilepsy
– Use caution for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy when using
this device.
Hemorrhages
– Use caution when there is a tendency to hemorrhage, such as following
acute trauma or fracture.
Post-surgical use
contraction may disrupt the healing process.
Uterus
– Do not use electrical stimulation over a menstruating or pregnant uterus.
Sensory loss
– Do not use electrical stimulation where sensory nerve damage is present,
causing a loss of normal skin sensation.
Unequal electrode size
or increased stimulation intensity under the smaller electrode. Some programs may require
the use of different sized electrodes for treatment.
Prescription
– Use electrical stimulation only in the prescribed manner and for the
prescribed diagnosis. If there are any changes in an existing condition, or if a new condition
develops, the patient should consult a physician.
Effectiveness
– Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a clinician
qualified in the management of pain or rehabilitation.
Keep out of reach of children
patient is a child, make sure he/she is properly supervised during electrical stimulation.
Leads and electrodes
use by the manufacturer. The safety of other products has not been established, and their
use could result in injury to the patient. Use only the electrode placements and stimulation
settings prescribed by your practitioner.
An electrode active area of no less than 1.227 in 2 (7.917 cm 2 ) is recommended for
NOTE:
the Select system.
NOTE:
The Select system requires the use of Empi lead wires with the custom safety
connection as pictured.
Select User's Manual
Prescribing Information
– Use caution following recent surgical procedures when muscle
– Using different size electrodes together can cause skin irritation
– Keep this device out of the reach of children. If the
– Use the device with only the leads and electrodes provided for
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