KaWe SwiSto3 Mode D'emploi page 20

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complications can be best avoided by:
- Avoiding direct metal contact between the electrodes and
the body by using the foam pads or sponge pockets.
- Removing the hands and/or feet slowly from the water
trays while the treatment current is flowing.
- Ensuring that the electrodes are always fully inserted
into the sponge pockets during underarm perspiration
treatments.
- Ensuring that during underarm perspiration treatment
the contact pressure between the sponge pocket and the
underarm remains as constant as possible for the entire
treatment time.
Direct current tap water iontophoresis is not suitable for
sensitive users as it may cause skin irritation or paraesthesia. In
order to minimize these side effects, this device is to be used
with pulsed current and the current must not exceed given
amperage. Nevertheless, while using pulsed current, slight
stinging, burning or tingling sensations or a slight reddening
of the treated skin areas may still occur. In order to prevent
these side effects, the sponge pockets should only be lightly
and evenly moistened and not soaked before they are placed
under the armpits.
Cover damaged/rough areas of the skin on the palms of the
hands, the soles of the feet and the grooves of the nails with
Vaseline or another greasy ointment, since there is increased
electrical current transmissibility through these areas.
Using this device too often may lead to minor skin irritation
in some cases.
If the treatment is intentionally performed with a very high
electric current, an uncomfortable tingling can occur in the
extremities through which the current is flowing.
The complete surface of the body parts being treated must rest
with uniformly-distributed pressure on the foam pads and/or
sponge pockets. A non-uniform distribution of the surface and
of the pressure may cause a current density (>0.2mA/cm2)
that is too high in some areas, which can cause skin irritation
or minor burns.
Jewellery and wrist watches should be removed before
treatment.
The optimum therapy results are achieved by selecting the
highest possible (however, different for each individual)
current intensity in the water bath during the treatment.
The influence on sweat inhibition is much more pronounced
on the positive (+) pole than on the negative (-) pole.
Therefore, if applicable, it is recommended that the patient
change the polarity of the electrodes after each treatment.
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The hands and the feet cannot be treated simultaneously. In
accordance with the user's manual, hand, feet and underarm
treatments are to be carried out as separate procedures.
In order to avoid skin irritation or burns, only electrodes
recommended by KaWe are to be used.
Please ensure that the electrode plates are always covered with
the included foam pads!
In order to reduce the skin's natural resistance and if necessary,
to make the treatment current feel more comfortable to the
user, the hands or the feet should be massaged in a warm
water bath prior to being treated.
Replace the water in the trays with fresh water before each
use.
Ensure that the display can be read during treatment and is not
illegible due to lighting conditions.
The device and its parts (such as the keypad etc.) are to be
checked before each use to ensure that they are in sound
condition. Should there be any apparent problems such as
wear etc., please send the device in to the manufacturer.
The expected operational life time of the device is, depending
on use and maintenance, between 4 and 8 years. The built-in
recharge-able battery is designed for 800 complete charging
cycles. With a fully-charged battery, approx. 10, 20 minute-
long treatments can be performed at full power.
If necessary, non-expert users are to contact the manufacturer
or their representative in order to receive help with the device
or to report unexpected functional operation or occurrences.
The treatment success rate is approx. 97%
8. Start-up/preparation
Caution, condensation can cause a safety hazard! If the device
becomes very cold during storage or transport, ensure that it
reaches room temperature before using it.
When operating the device, heed the instructions given in
"Guidelines and manufacturer declaration – Electromagnetic
immunity".
To charge the battery, first plug the low-voltage connector
into the socket on the back side of the unplugged SwiSto3
iontophoresis device. The plug-in charger is to be stored in a
location that is easily accessible and easy to reach.
Ensure that the connector cable between the adapter and the
iontophoresis device is not a tripping hazard!
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