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immediately if ingested. The electrode cord can cause
strangulation.
• For best results use this device with the electrodes and lead wires
provided by manufacturer.
• Do not use this device over your eyes, mouth, face, front of neck
(especially in the carotid sinus) head, upper back, or across your
heart because this could cause severe muscle spasms resulting in
closure of your airway, difficulty breathing or adverse effects on
heart rhythm or blood pressure.
• Do not use this device over, or in proximity to cancerous lesions.
• Do not operate in close proximity (e.g. 1m) to shortwave or
microwave therapy equipment as it may produce instability in the
simulator output.
• Do not use the device if you are connected to high-frequency
surgical equipment. This may result in burns on the skin under the
electrodes and may damage the device.
• This device should not be applied on or across your head or face
since the effects of stimulator of the brain are unknown.
• Use this device with caution if you have a tendency to bleed
internally, such as following an injury or fracture.
• Consult with your physician prior to using this device after a
recent surgical procedure, because stimulation may disrupt the
healing process.
• Do not use this device for pain of the central origin, including
headache.
• This device is not to be used in the presence of flammable or
anesthesia gasses.
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• This product is not intended to be used during physical activity
as interrupting the current by moving the electrode could result
in shock.
• The electrode should not be applied to the skin for long periods of
time or when not in use otherwise this could result in skin irritation.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS
• Do not use device to treat one region for extended periods of time
(more than 30 minutes a session, up to 3 times/day) or muscles in
that region may become exhausted and sore.
• You may experience skin irritation and burns beneath the
stimulation electrodes applied to your skin.
• You may experience headache and other painful sensations
during or following the application of electrical stimulation near
your eyes and to your head and face.
• You should stop using the device and consult with your physician
if you experience adverse reactions from using the device.
HOW TENS WORKS FOR PAIN RELIEF
What is it?
MYO-TENS is a Dual output channel denice and is highly
effective in relieving pain. TENS is now regularly recom-
mended by doctors, physiotherapists and pharmacists
throughout the world.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a
noninvasive, drug-free method of controlling pain.
uses tiny electrical impulses sent through the skin to the nerves
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