Precautions - Dynatronics Dynatron 850 Plus Service Manual

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6. The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
7. This device should not be used to relieve pain syndromes until etiology has been
established.

Precautions

1. Precautions should be observed following recent surgical procedures when muscle
contractions may disrupt the healing process.
2. Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical
stimulation or electrical conductive medium. The irritation can usually be reduced by use
of an alternate conductive medium, or alternate electrode placement.
3. Interferential, premodulated, biphasic, Russian and high volt therapy must be used
cautiously in the presence of any of the following conditions:
• When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture.
• Over the menstruating uterus.
4. Use extreme caution when administering a treatment where sensory nerve damage
is present or in any case where there is a loss of normal skin sensation; this includes
areas desensitized by medication. When treating an area where there is loss of feeling,
there is an increased danger of injuring the patient. Do not treat such areas unless you
have sufficient training and experience in applying this therapy for such cases and you
are confident you can deliver the treatment safely without injuring the patient.
When treating any conditions contributing to loss of sensation, or any time the patient
cannot feel the electrical stimulation, do not exceed an intensity setting of 12-15 when
using large electrodes (3-3/4" x 1-3/4") or an intensity setting of 8-10 when using small
electrodes (1-3/4" x 1-3/4"), and select short treatment times (approximately 8 minutes).
Be alert for any irregularities in the skin following the treatment.
Never use high volt therapy to treat an area where there is a loss of normal skin
sensation.
5. Do not use in general area where high-powered, high-frequency transmitting surgical
units are being operated. Short wave diathermy should not be turned on or used at the
same time as this Dynatron device.
6. Do not use the same power outlet or line with a whirlpool and certain traction machines.
In areas which are carpeted and static electricity is present, it may be necessary to use a
conductive mat or anti-static carpet treatment to remove any static charge from the
operator before touching the device.
7. To avoid causing possible interference with the operation of the Dynatron device, it
should not be connected to anyone who is wearing or holding an RF transmission device
(two-way radio, cell phone, beeper, etc.)
Dynatron
Implants of any electrical nature
Do not use over a carotid sinus
Transcerebrally
Disturbances in cardiac rhythm
850plus & 550plus
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