Drive Economy Dual Channel TENS Unit

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• Contraindictions:
  - TENS devices can affect the operation of demand type cardiac pacemakers.
  - In patients with known myocardial disease or arrhythmias, TENS should be used only with consultation and evaluation by a physician.
  - Do not use TENS on the eyelids.
  - Do not place electrodes directly over the carotid sinus nerves or arteries, and laryngeal or pharyngeal muscles.
  - Do not apply TENS for undiagnosed pain syndromes until etiology is established.
  - Any electrode placement that causes current to flow transcerebrally (through the head) is not allowed. 
• Warnings:
  - This device should be used only under the continued supervision of a physician.
  - TENS is ineffective for pain of central origin.
  - TENS is of no curative value; it is a symptomatic treatment which suppresses pain sensation which would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism on the outcome of the clinical process.
  - Safety of TENS devices for use during pregnancy or delivery has not been established.
  - For external use only.
  - Electronic equipment such as EKG monitors and EKG alarms may not operate properly when TENS is in use.
• Precautions:
  - Avoid adjusting controls while operating machinery or vehicles.
  - Turn the stimulator off before applying or removing electrodes.
  - Long term stimulation at the same electrode site may cause skin irritation.
  - If TENS therapy becomes ineffective or unpleasant, stimulation should be discontinued until its use is reevaluated by the physician or therapist
  - Use only for the specific pain problem prescribed by a physician.
  - Effectiveness is dependent upon patient selection. 
• Adverse Reactions:
  - Possible allergic reaction to tape or gel.
  - Possible skin irritation or electrode burn under electrode.
  - If skin irritation persists, discontinue use and consult a physician

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