Acticare TSE User Manual page 6

Important Information
Precautions - electrodes
Interferential mode
self-adhesive electrodes as supplied should
not be used with interferential currents (IC)
greater than 50mA. The optional 6cm by 8cm
solid rubber electrodes may be used with up
to maximum output, but ensure that the
sponge pads are moist before use.
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Monophasic and twin peak TENS modes
should only be used by qualified persons and
with extreme care.
Warnings
Clinical Guidance
Current (IC) therapy under the guidance of a
trained clinician. Wrongful use of IC can cause
serious injury or death.
Pregnancy The safety of electrotherapy at
anytime during pregnancy or birth has not
been established.
Menstruation Interferential treatments may
cause increased bleeding or pain.
Metal implants
patient experiences unpleasant sensations.
Neurological damage
guidance of a clinician for persons with
neurological conditions such as MS, stroke
and cognitive defects.
Drowsiness This device can cause
drowsiness or light-headedness. During use,
or after use if feeling drowsy, never operate
potentially dangerous machinery such as
power tools, automobiles, etc.
Symptomatic treatment
suppress sensations of pain that would
otherwise serve as a protection mechanism.
Keep out of reach of children
is not recommended for use on children
except under clinical guidance.
5cm by 5cm square
Only use Interferential
Discontinue treatment if the
Use only under the
This device can
This device
Warnings
Electronic equipment
monitoring equipment such as cardiac alarms
may not function properly if used
simultaneously with this device.
Spinal Cord Stimulators
stimulation applied over the spine are not
recommended for use in persons with an
implanted spinal cord stimulator.
High frequency Surgical Equipment
Simultaneous connection of a patient to high
frequency surgical equipment may cause
burns at the site of electrodes and possible
damage to the device.
Microwave or Radio frequency sources
Operation close (less than 1m) to sources of
short-wave radio or microwave equipment is
not recommended.
Radio frequency equipment
of Acticare IC has associated low levels of
radio frequency emission. In some modes of
operation, when powered via the cradle, this
may be sufficient to affect the operation of
adjacent equipment with low radio frequency
immunity.
Damage from liquids
to come into contact with water or other
liquids. Do not use in the bathroom.
Flammable atmospheres
device in the presence of flammable gases or
liquids, such as when refueling an automobile.
External use Only for external use. Not for
internal use.
Connections Do not connect Acticare IC to
anything other than the approved charger
cradle and electrode lead wires.
Changing batteries
and turn the device off before opening the
battery compartment.
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Electronic
TSE modes or any
The operation
Do not allow Acticare
Do not use this
Disconnect electrodes