Care Instructions; Precautionary Measures - cefar primo Mode D'emploi

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Taking care of and cleaning the Cefar
equipment is simple with the following
instructions:
1. Keep stimulator and accessories in
the original case when they are not in
use. It may, however, be practical to
allow the electrodes to remain on the
body between treatments. Carbon
rubber electrodes can generally
remain for 2–3 hours without the
electrode gel drying out (does not
apply to adhesive gel). They must
then be taken off, washed and dried
before being applied again. This is
especially important for persons with
sensitive skin. In connection with
stimulation, make sure that the
electrodes are firmly in place.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

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1. Warning! Patients with pacemakers
must not be treated with TENS.
2. Stimulate with precaution while
treating angina pectoris.
3. Do not stimulate near the glomus
caroticum or near the carotid arteries
on the neck since a drop in blood
pressure can occur.
4. Pregnant women should not be
treated with TENS during the first
trimester and should seek medical
advice prior to using TENS.
5. Inspect the equipment prior to use.
6. The stimulator should be kept out of
reach of children.
7. The treatment is a personalized
medical prescription; therefore, do
not lend the stimulator to anyone else.
2. The carbon rubber electrodes and
the skin are rinsed with water after
use. Do not use detergent for the
electrodes.
3. Self-adhesive multi-use electrodes are
re-moistened if necessary with a few
drops of water and kept air-tight (in
a plastic bag) on protective paper
when they are not in use.
4. Do not expose the stimulator to
water. Dry with a damp cloth if
necessary.
5. Do not jerk cords or connections.
6. The leads are best preserved if left
attached to the stimulator between
sessions.
8. The electrodes are only to be placed
on healthy skin. Avoid skin irritation
by ensuring that good contact is
achieved between electrodes and
skin: When using carbon rubber
electrodes use plenty of electrode gel
and avoid drying out by applying
tape around all the edges of the elec-
trodes (does not apply to the adhesive
gel).
9. If skin irritation should occur,
treatment should be temporarily
discontinued. If problems continue,
contact the health care provider who
ordered treatment. Hypersensitivity
to tape and gel can occur in isolated
cases. The problem usually disappears
when the tape or gel is changed to
another type.
10. Do not use electrodes with a surface
of less than 5 cm
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, as there may be