Contraindications & Precautions - Verity Medical NeuroTrac Sports XL Operator's Manual

Contraindications & Precautions
Before using this equipment you must  rst seek the advice of your
Physiotherapist or Doctor.
Read this operating manual before using the unit!
STIM should not be used:
* By patients  tted with a demand style cardiac pacemakers unless so
advised by their Doctor.
* During pregnancy [unless medically advised].
* By patients with undiagnosed pain conditions.
* By patients with undiagnosed skin, vaginal or rectal conditions.
* With patients who have diminished mental capacity or physical
competence who cannot handle the device properly.
* On anaesthetised or desensitised skin.
* When driving a vehicle or operating potentially danger ous equipment.
* Do not place electrodes:
* Over carotid sinus nerves.
* Over larynx or trachea.
* Inside mouth.
* Over the area of the heart unless so advised by your Doctor.
* On your facial area unless under strict guidance from a quali ed
Clinician.
* Do not apply stimulation across or through the head, directly on the
eyes, covering the mouth, on the front of the neck (especially the carotid
sinus) or via electrodes placed on the chest and upper back or crossing
over the heart.
* The patient should use the unit only as prescribed.
* Do not immerse the unit in water or any other liquid
* Keep unit out of reach of children.
* If in doubt about the use of the STIM unit, call your Doctor, Therapist,
Clinician or your distributor for advice.
* Only use CE approved skin electrodes.
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