Frequently Asked Questions (Faq) - DJO Global Cefar Femina Mode D'emploi

11. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

CAN ANYONE USE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION?
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People with implanted electrical equipment for example a pacemaker and an intracardiac defibril-
lator must not be treated with electrical stimulation. Pregnant women should not use electrical
stimulation during the first 12 weeks of the pregnancy. Read the safety precautions in this manual
(PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES).
WHEN CAN I START USING TENS DURING MY PREGNANCY?
There are no medical studies showing TENS to be unsafe to use in the beginning of pregnancy.
However, to be completely safe we recommend that you start using TENS after the first 12 weeks of
pregnancy. Then you can use your CEFAR FEMINA regularly to get to know your stimulator and also to
get in good shape for delivery.
Use the stimulator for your aching back and other pains during your pregnancy and start the stimula-
tion at home as soon as the contractions begin. Remember that you can use TENS for afterbirth pain
and
post-caesarean pain as well.
WHERE DO I PLACE THE ELECTRODES?
Place the electrodes in the painful area. Try different electrode placements until the stimulation covers
the whole painful area. Use 2 or 4 electrodes depending on the location of the pain and the size of the
area you want to cover. A distance of 3 to 30 cm between the electrodes is recommended.
WHERE SHOULD I NOT PLACE THE ELECTRODES?
Do not place electrodes directly over the uterus or connect pairs of electrodes across the abdomen. The
reason is that, theoretically, the current could affect the foetus's heart (although there are no reports of
it being harmful).
If you have pain in the front, it is better to place one of the electrodes in the groin area, and the other
electrode (on the same cord) on the outer part of the hip or on the back. This placement is safe, since
two electrodes connected to the same cord always work together.
CAN TENS BE USED DURING CTG MONITORING?
External CTG monitoring will never interfere with TENS. However, if a scalp electrode is used, TENS
may cause interference with the CTG monitor (depending on the equipment). In this case, you have to
turn off the stimulator temporarily.
FOR HOW LONG DOES THE ELECTRODES LAST?
The self-adhesive electrodes last for approximately 20 to 40 occasions. The durability depends on how
good the care and maintenance instructions are followed.