Transcutaneous Neurostimulation Information - VISIOMED bewell connect MyTens Pro BW-TS1 Manuel D'utilisation

Do not treat the the following parts or areas :
- Do not apply stimulation on your torso. Indeed, the introduction of electric current on this area
can cause heart rhythm disturbances, with a risk of death.
- Its effects on the brain are unknown. Stimulation to the head or on each side of the skull must
be avoided.
- Stimulation on the sides of the neck or on the carotid artery can cause serious adverse effects
on your blood pressure or your heart rhythm.
- Stimulation on the front of the neck can cause severe muscle spasms that can block your air-
ways and cause breathing difficulties.
- Do not position the electrodes on broken or injured skin, or which is dirty or unhealthy. Skin
with irritation, sores or other lesions can lead to the injection of too much current on the area,
which can cause burns.
- Do not place the electrodes near cancerous lesions because this may have a negative impact
on these injuries.
- Do not place the electrodes on skin areas whose sensations are not normal. You may burn
yourself due to a lack of feeling of the high intensity of the current.
- Do not put the electrodes on areas that are swollen, red, infected or inflamed or on skin rashes
(eg. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis and varicose veins). Stimulation should not be performed on
areas of thrombosis or thrombophlebitis because it can promote the circulation and lead to a
greater risk of embolism.
- Do not put the electrodes on redness or open wounds. Open wounds may lead to applying too
much current on the zone, causing burns. They can also favour the penetration of substances
from the electrode into the skin.
- Do not place the electrodes on the inside of body cavities, such as in the mouth. Indeed, this
device is only designed for external application.
- Do not make sudden movements during a session. This could cause a dysfunction of the device.
Do not use the device in the following conditions :
- Do not use the device if you are connected to high frequency surgical equipment. This could
lead to burns on the skin under the electrodes and damage the device.
- Do not use the electro-stimulator if you are monitored by a doctor and you have not consulted
him before using it.
- In the case of internal bleeding due to impacts or injury, do not use the device.
- To contract a muscle, do not use the electrical muscle stimulation in case of risk of muscle
contraction that can disrupt the healing process. If the tendon or the muscle is torn, a muscle
contraction can aggravate the wear, like a voluntary contraction. After recent surgery, after an
acute trauma or fracture, this situation can also happen. In case of occurrence of a tendonitis, a
muscle contraction can also aggravate the symptoms.
- Do not use the device while driving, operating the machines or any other activity during which
the electrical stimulation may lead to a risk of injury.
- Do not use the appliance if you are subject to falling asleep during the session, as this may
cause you to feel pain too late. If using at the time of goign to bed, set the timer so that the
device does not turn itself off automatically.
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- Never use MyTens in contact with water (in the bathroom, in the shower or in the pool, etc. )
because this increases the risk of an electric shock and skin burns.

2. TRANSCUTANEOUS NEUROSTIMULATION INFORMATION

My Tens is a device designed for alleviating adults with acute post surgical pain or low to moder-
ate chronic pain. It works on the principle of transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation (TENS),
which enables you to relieve pain and soothe muscle tension. This device also helps to promote
venous return and to strengthen the muscle mass. The device has been specially designed to be
used at home. Transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation (TENS) is a non-analgesic drug therapy
and without secondary effects, used by doctors and physical therapists for more than 30 years.
The electrodes are placed on different areas of the body and transmit a low electrical current to
the nerves. This stimulation brings the body to produce and disseminate endogenous analgesic-
painkilling substances (endorphins, enkephaline) whose function is to anesthetize the pain.
In case of pain or muscle tension, mini-electrical impulses in the nervous tissue may block the
transmission of pain signals to the nervous system and trigger the release of endorphins. You
can choose your programme among 11 preset TENS protocols on the MyTens application.
For the strengthening of your muscle mass, you can select a programme among 8 protocols
of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). MyTens sends, via the electrodes placed on the area to
stimulate, electrical pulses causing a muscle contraction which strengthens the muscle.
It is controlled from the MyTens application. A diagram of the human body with treatment
zones helps you to position the electrodes correctly (see paragraph 10).
The MyTens application is available on the BewellConnect® platform of medical interpretation
and custom follow-up downloadable free on the Store app or Google Play.
Counter indications
Do not use the device :
- In case of heart disease
- If you have epilepsy
- If you wear a pacemaker, a defibrillator or any other implanted or metal electronic device (for
example a drug administration system). In these conditions, use could cause an electric shock,
interference, burns or even death.
- If you are pregnant, during the first quarter. The effects of TENS on the development of the foe-
tus are not yet known. During pregnancy, do not use the appliance on the uterus or abdomen
to avoid triggering of contractions. Always consult your doctor or midwife if you are pregnant
and intend to use the device.
- If you suffer from venous thrombosis or blood pressure, or thrombophlebitis. Using the electri-
cal muscle stimulation (EMS) device could in this case cause a blood clot.
- In case of cognitive impairment
- If your pains have not been diagnosed, with the exception of the positive opinion of your doc-
tor to use this device.
Side effects
- During the EMS session or shortly after, redness of the skin may occur at the level of the elec-
trodes (around or below). They usually disappear within two hours of the session. In case of
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