Compex Edge Mode D'emploi page 12

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Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerve
particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus
reflex.
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Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally.
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Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to,
cancerous lesions.
• Stimulus delivered by the waveforms of this device,
in certain configurations, will deliver a charge of 25
microcoulombs (µC) or greater per pulse and may be
sufficient to cause electrocution. Electrical current of this
magnitude must not flow through the thorax because it
may cause a cardiac arrhythmia.
• Users with an implanted neurostimulation device
must not be treated with or be in close proximity to
any shortwave diathermy, microwave diathermy,
therapeutic ultrasound diathermy or laser diathermy
anywhere on their body. Energy from diathermy
(shortwave, microwave, ultrasound and laser) can be
transferred through the implanted neurostimulation
system, can cause tissue damage, and can result in
severe injury or death. Injury, damage or death can
occur during diathermy therapy even if the implanted
neurostimulation system is turned "off. "
• Handle, clean and dispose of components and accessories
that have come in contact with bodily fluids according
to National, Local and Facility rules, regulations and
procedures.
• Explosion hazard if the Compex Edge is used in the
presence of flammable anesthetics mixture with air,
oxygen, or nitrous oxide.
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