For What Areas Of Application Is The Well Tens Unsuitable; Other Points To Consider - IBP WELL TENS Instructions For Use Manual

4.4 For what areas of application is the Well TENS unsuitable?

4.5 Other points to consider

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► Treatment with the Well TENS has no effect on non-specific pain
such as non-specific headaches.
► Treatments with the Well TENS are of a purely symptomatic
nature. They cannot bring about any healing.
Do not use the Well TENS
● if the patient suffers from allergic skin reactions.
Self-adhesive electrodes may lead to irritation of the skin.
● if the patient suffers from heart problems, in particular
cardiac dysrhythmia. The stimulation current may lead to
ventricular fibrillation and in the worst case scenario to
cardiac arrest.
if the patient has a heart pacemaker, other electronic
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implants or metallic implants. The stimulation current may
interfere with the function of the implant.
● if the patient suffers from convulsive disorders. In the worst
case scenario the stimulation current may cause convulsive
seizures.
● if the patient is pregnant. In the worst case scenario the
stimulation current may cause premature contractions.
● during menstruation.
In the worst case scenario the stimulation current may
increase the amount of bleeding and cause or aggravate
cramps.
● on areas of the skin in which the patient no longer has any
sensation of pain. Self-adhesive electrodes may lead to
irritation of the skin and burns.
● if the patient suffers from systemic diseases (i.e. those
affecting the whole body).
► Do not use the Well TENS or its accessories if they are
damaged. The stimulation current can cause pain and burning.
► Do not leave the Well TENS within reach of children. Children
may swallow small parts and choke on them.
► Do not use the Well TENS while driving or operating machinery.
The operation of the Well TENS could distract you from your
work and lead to an accident.
► Any inadvertent change in the set-up of the Well TENS could
frighten you by causing unpleasant skin reactions or sudden
muscular contractions. Do not use the Well TENS if a sudden
fright could cause you to injure yourself in any way.