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Precautions
• Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established
• Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed
heart problems
• Caution should be used for patients with suspected or
diagnosed epilepsy
• Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
- When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma
or fracture
- Following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction may
disrupt the healing process
- Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus
- Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation
• Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to
the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium; the
irritation can usually be reduced by using an alternate conductive
medium, or alternate electrode placement
• Electrode placement and stimulation setting should be based on the
guidance of the prescribing practitioner
• Keep out of reach of children
• Use only with the leads and electrodes recommended for use by the
manufacturer
• Portable stimulators should not be used while driving, operating
machinery, or during any activity in which involuntary muscle
contractions may put the user at undue risk of injury
Adverse Reactions
• Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have occasionally been
reported with the use of electrical muscle stimulators and when the
electrodes are placed too close together (less than 1 inch apart)
• If you experience any initial symptoms of skin irritation due to the
electrode, discontinue use immediately and contact Patient Care at
VQ OrthoCare, 1-800-452-7993 or consult a physician.
Precautions and Prescription
Information (cont.)
