I-Tech PHYSIO Notice D'utilisation page 87

therapy equipment or other equipment that sends electrical impulses
into the body and in general in combination to other medical devices,
since it could cause problems to the stimulator;
to use the device by persons known to be unsound-minded, or suffering
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from sensibility disorders, permanently or temporarily disabled unless
assisted by qualified personnel (e.g. a doctor or therapist); by persons
younger than 15 years old or not adequately educated about the device
use by an adult person;
• to use the device close to flammable substances/gas/explosives, in
environments with high concentrations of oxygen, with aerosol-therapy
devices or in wet environments (use of the device is prohibited in
bathroom or shower areas or while showering/bathing);
to use the device in presence of signs of deterioration of the device itself,
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cables and accessories (electrodes, battery charger, etc.): please contact
the dealer or the manufacturer following the instructions given in the
paragraph Support. Control carefully the integrity of the device before
each use;
• to use the device while driving or during the operation and control of
equipment/machinery;
to position the electrodes in such a way that the current crosses the heart
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area (e.g. a black electrode on the chest and a red electrode on the shoulder
blade); however, electrodes can be positioned along the muscular fascia of
the heart area, as used for pectoral strengthening. Danger of heart arrythmia;
to position the electrodes close to the eyes; make sure that the current
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delivered does not cross the eyeball (one electrode diametrically opposite
to the other in relation to the eye); keep a distance of at least 3 cm from
the eyeball;
to position the electrodes on the carotid sinuses (carotid) or genitals, in
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particular in patient with a well-known sensibility on reflection of the
carotid sinuses; to position the electrodes near genitals and in those
areas that have poor sensibility;
to stimulate the thyroid or apply stimulation on the neck and mouth, as
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this stimulation could cause important muscle spasms that can obstruct the
airways, creating difficulty in breathing and problems with the heart
rhythm and blood pressure;
• to use pointed or sharp objects on the device keyboard.
Warning:
insufficiently sized electrode sections can cause skin reactions or burns;
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• do not use damaged electrodes even if they well adhere to the skin;
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