Contraindications & Precautions - Neen PERICALM Mode D'emploi

Contraindications & Precautions
Before using this equipment you must first seek the advice of your
Physiotherapist, Doctor or Continence Advisor.
Read this operating manual before using the PERICALM™
The PERICALM™ should not be used:
• By patients fitted with a demand style cardiac pacemaker unless
so advised by their Doctor
• During pregnancy [unless medically advised]
• By patients with undiagnosed pain conditions
• By patients with undiagnosed skin, vaginal or anal conditions
• With patients who have diminished mental capacity or physical
competence who cannot handle the device properly
• On anaesthetised or desensitised skin
• When driving a vehicle or operating potentially dangerous equipment
• If you have recently had any urinary tract infection or vaginal infection
treated prior to using the unit
• If you have any active disease in the area
• If there is any tissue damage in the area until it is healed
Do not place electrodes:
• Over carotid sinus nerves
• Over larynx or trachea
• Inside mouth
• Over the area of the heart unless so advised by your Doctor
• On your facial area unless under strict guidance from a qualified Clinician
• Take further advice before using if you have diabetes or uncontrolled
blood pressure
• If you have had any abnormal cervical smears - do not use the unit until
you are returned to 'normal' time between smears
• The patient should only use the unit as prescribed
If considering using the ANUFORM
• You are suffering with acute haemorrhoids
• You have an anal fissure
• You have an acute attack of IBD (Crohns / Ulcerative Colitis) of the
lower bowel
PERICALM™ Instruction Manual - GB
(anal electrode) do not use if:
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