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ARNINGS PRECAUTIONARY
Warnings
• TENS devices must be kept out of the reach of children.
• The safety of using TENS devices during pregnancy or deli-
very has not been proven.
• TENS is not effective in treating pain of the central nervous system
(headaches).
• Should TENS treatment fail to work or cause discomfort, stimu-
lation should be discontinued until a doctor has reassessed the
situation.
• Do not attempt to adjust the settings of the unit while driving
a vehicle or operating machinery.
• Always switch the TENS unit off before attaching or removing
the electrodes.
• TENS can interfere with electronic monitoring equipment
(ECG monitors/alarms).
• Never position the electrodes over the eyes, in the mouth or
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EASURES
within the body.
• TENS devices do not possess any healing properties.
• TENS is a method for treating symptoms and as such only
suppresses the perception of pains that would otherwise ser-
ve as a defence and warning mechanism for the body.
Precautionary measures / Negative reactions
• Long-term use can occasionally lead to skin irritation in the
area where the electrodes were placed.
• The effectiveness of the treatment depends greatly upon the
patient being treated by someone who is qualified in dealing
with patients suffering from pain.
• Potential negative reactions include skin irritation and burns
caused by the electrodes.