Babycare TENS Elle TENS - Manual (Page 5)

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When Should TENS Not Be Used?
Contraindications
1. Do NOT use TENS before 37 weeks of
pregnancy unless under medical
supervision.
2. Electrodes should only be positioned
as recommended (see page 7) unless
otherwise stated by your midwife or
medical adviser.
3. Do NOT place electrodes on the
abdomen (before birth), the front or side
of the neck, or areas on the head, which
could cause current to flow transcerebrally.
4. Do NOT use TENS if you have a
demand-type cardiac pacemaker.
5. If you suffer from epilepsy, or any
undiagnosed pain, consult your medical
adviser.
Warnings
1. Electronic monitoring equipment (such
as ECG monitors and ECG alarms) may
not operate properly when TENS
stimulation is in use.
2. Skin irritation can occur following long
term application.
General Precautions
1. Do not use this unit without first
reading these instructions.
2. Do not immerse the Elle TENS unit in
water or any liquid.
3. Do not place it close to any source of
excessive heat.
4. Do not operate this unit in the
presence of flammable gas.
5. Do not drop this unit onto a hard
surface.
6. Do not attempt to open the Elle TENS
unit.
7. Only use the specified batteries and
electrodes.
8. If damaged as in precautions 2-5
above, do not use. Return to supplier.
9. Remove the batteries when the Elle
TENS unit is not in use.
10. Do not use TENS whilst driving or
operating potentially dangerous
machinery.