Compex Performance - Manual (Page 255)

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Never allow movement resulting from
muscular contraction during a
stimulation session. You should
always stimulate isometrically; this
means that the extremities of the
limb in which a muscle is being
stimulated must be firmly fixed, so as
to prevent the movement that results
from contraction.
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Do not use the Compex or m-4
system if you are connected to a
high-frequency surgical instrument as
this could cause skin irritation or
burns under the electrodes.
■ Do not use the Compex or m-4
system within X metre (see EMC
table) of short wave or microwave
devices as this could alter the currents
generated by the stimulator. If you
are in any doubt as to the use of the
Compex close to another medical
device, seek advice from the
manufacturer of the latter or from
your doctor.
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Do not use the Compex stimulator or
m-4 system in areas where
unprotected devices are used to emit
electromagnetic radiation. Portable
communications equipment can
interfere with electrical medical
equipment.
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Only use stimulation cables supplied
by Compex.
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Do not disconnect any stimulation
cables during a session while the
stimulator is switched on. Switch the
stimulator off first.
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Never connect stimulation cables to
an external power supply. There is a
risk of electric shock.
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Only use rechargeable battery units
supplied by Compex.
■ Never recharge the stimulator without
first disconnecting the stimulation
cables.
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Always use the charger provided by
Compex to recharge the batteries.
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Never use the Compex or the charger
if it is damaged (case, cables, etc.) or
if the battery compartment is open.
There is a risk of electric shock.
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Disconnect the charger immediately if
the Compex "bleeps" continuously, if
there is abnormal heating or smell, or
if smoke comes from the charger or
the Compex.
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Do not recharge the battery in a
confined space (carrying case, etc.).
There is a risk of fire or electric
shock.
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Keep the Compex and its accessories
out of reach of children.
■ Do not allow any foreign bodies (soil,
water, metal, etc.) to penetrate the
Compex, the battery compartment
and the charger.
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Sudden temperature changes can
cause condensation to build up inside
the stimulator. To prevent this, allow
it to reach ambient temperature
before use.
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Do not use the Compex while driving
or operating machinery.
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Do not use the stimulator at altitudes
of over 3,000 metres.
Where never to apply the
electrodes
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In the vicinity of the head.
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Counter-laterally, i.e. do not use two
poles connected to the same channel
on opposite sides of the body.
■ On or near skin lesions of any kind
(wounds, swelling, burns, irritation,
eczema, etc.).
Precautions when using the
m-4 system
■ To access the Compex’s m technology
functions, it is essential to connect the
m-4 cable before switching on
the device.
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Avoid connecting the m-4 cable
when the Compex is switched on.
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Do not disconnect the m-4
cable while the sensor is being used.
■ To work correctly, the m-4
system must not be blocked or
subjected to pressure.
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