Precautions - Zynex Medical E-wave User Manual

Precautions

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Safety of powered muscle stimulators for use during pregnancy
has not been established.
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Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed
heart problems.
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Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed
epilepsy.
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Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
1. When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute
trauma or fracture;
2. Following recent surgical procedures when muscle
contraction may disrupt the healing process:
3. Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus; and
4. Over the areas of the skin which lack normal sensation.
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Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity
due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium.
The irritation can usually be reduced by using an alternate con-
ductive medium, or alternate electrode placement.
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Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based on
the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.
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This device should be kept out of reach of children.
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This device should be used only with the leads and electrodes
recommended for use by the manufacturer.
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This device should not be used while driving, operating machin-
ery, or during any activity in which voluntary muscle contrac-
tions may put the user at undue risk of injury.
Adverse Reactions:
Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes are potential adverse
reactions.
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