Adverse Reactions - Empi Dupel Manuel De L'utilisateur

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Precautions
Consult the directions for the drug being administered for indications,
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contraindications and warnings concerning its use before giving an iontophoresis
treatment.
The current setting should never exceed a comfortable level for the patient.
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Advise the patient to report any sensation of pain or burning during the
treatment.
Avoid operation in close proximity (< 1m) to transmitting cellular (wireless)
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telephones or two-way radios. Sudden unexpected changes in output could
startle the patient and create a hazard.
Avoid exposure to water. If accidentally immersed, remove the battery and drain
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excess water. Air dry the device for 48 hours before operating.
The maximum recommended dosage is 80mA
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A transient erythematic reaction can sometimes occur directly under one or both
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electrodes. This mild histamine response, characterized by red, warm, raised
skin with occasional small white bumps the size of a pinhead, will usually
disappear within 12 hours of the treatment.
Patients with known skin sensitivities or allergies should be treated with lower
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current settings and longer treatment times to reduce the risk of skin reactions.
During iontophoresis, electrical discharges (sparks) are possible that could ignite
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flammable material or gases.

Adverse Reactions

Iontophoresis can cause transient inflammation of the skin, skin irritation or skin burns.
Advise the patient of this possibility before starting treatment. If a skin reaction does
occur, discontinue treatment and consult the prescribing physician. If a skin reaction
occurs, the patient should be evaluated for possible drug sensitivity.
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