I-Tech MIO-CARE TENS Notice D'utilisation page 74

fascia of the heart area, as used for pectoral strengthening. Danger of heart
arrythmia;
• to position the electrodes close to the eyes; make sure that the current
delivered does not cross the eyeball (one electrode diametrically opposite
to the other in relation to the eye); keep a distance of at least 3 cm from the
eyeball;
to position the electrodes on the carotid sinuses (carotid) or genitals, in
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particular in patient with a well-known sensibility on reflection of the
carotid sinuses; to position the electrodes near genitals and in those areas
that have poor sensibility;
• to stimulate the thyroid or apply stimulation on the neck and mouth, as
this stimulation could cause important muscle spasms that can obstruct
the airways, creating difficulty in breathing and problems with the heart
rhythm and blood pressure;
to use pointed or sharp objects on the device keyboard.
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Warning:
• insufficiently sized electrode sections can cause skin reactions or burns;
do not use damaged electrodes even if they well adhere to the skin;
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• be sure that the electrodes well adhere to the skin. Repeated use of the
same electrodes can compromise the safety of the stimulation, in fact it can
cause skin redness that can last for many hours after stimulation;
• pay attention to use connection cables with children/young people:
strangulation danger;
do not mix connection cables up with earphones or other devices and do
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not connect the cable to other equipment;
• keep right distance between electrodes: the contact between electrodes
could cause wrong stimulations or irritations/burns;
stimulation intensity and electrodes position should be suggested by the
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prescriber doctor;
during treatment with round and 41x41 mm electrodes, current density
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may be in excess of 2 mA/cm² for each electrode. In these cases, take
special care regarding any skin redness.
The manufacturer considers himself responsible for the performances, reliability,
safety and security of the device only if:
any addition, modification and/or repair are carried out by authorized
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personnel;
the environmental electrical installation to which MIO-CARE is
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connected is compliant to the national laws;
• the instructions for use contained in this manual are strictly followed.
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