Precautions - LG TEC Multi Instruction Manual

6) Do not apply stimulation over painful areas. If you have
painful areas, you should consult with your physician before
using this device.
7) Do not apply stimulation over open wounds or rashes, or
over swollen, red, infected, or inflamed areas or skin
eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).
8) Do not apply stimulation over, or in proximity to, cancerous
lesions.
9) Do not apply stimulation in the presence of electronic
monitoring equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, ECG alarms),
which may not operate properly when the electrical
stimulation device is in use.
10) Stimulation should not take place while the user is
connected to high-frequency surgical equipment, it may
cause burn injuries on the skin under the electrodes, as
well as problems with the stimulator.
11) Do not use the stimulator in the vicinity of shortwave
or microwave therapy equipment, since this may affect the
output power of the stimulator.
12) Do not apply stimulation when in the bath or shower.
13) Do not apply stimulation while sleeping;
14) Do not apply stimulation while driving, operating
machinery, or during any activity in which electrical
stimulation can put you at risk of injury; and
15) Do not use the device on children, if it has not been
evaluated for pediatric use.
16) Consult with your physician before using this device,
because the device may cause lethal rhythm disturbances
to the heart in susceptible individuals; and
17) Apply stimulation only to normal, intact, clean, healthy skin.
18) This device requires a written prescription from a physician.

2.4 Precautions

1) TENS is not effective for pain of central origin, including
headache;
2) TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other
pain management therapies;
3) TENS devices have no curative value;
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