Counter-Indications; Safety Measures - CefarCompex Rehab 400 Handbuch

I - WARNINGS
ENG

1 - Counter-indications

• Do not treat persons with implanted
electronic equipment, such as pace-
makers and intracardiac defillibrators.
• Avoid electrode placement at the
front and side areas of the neck.
• Pregnant women should not be
treated during the first trimester
(12 weeks).
• Do not use thoracic stimulation on
patients with cardiac arrythmia.
• Avoid lower limb stimulation in case
of venous thrombosis or servere arte-
rial obstruction (ischemia).
• Avoid abdominal stimulation if you
have abdominal or inguinal hernia.
Important!
• Read this manual and the accompany-
ing Practical Guide carefully.

2 - Safety measures

Important points to take into
account when using Rehab 400
Do not use the stimulator in water or
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humid environments (saunas, hydro-
therapy pools, etc.).
• If pregnant, do not place electrodes
directly over the uterus or connect
pairs of electrodes across the abdo-
men. The reason is that, theoretically,
the current could affect the foetus's
heart (although there are no reports of
it being harmful).
• Observe caution if treating patients
with sensitivity problems or who are
unable to let you know if they feel any
discomfort, however slight.
• Observe caution when stimulating
in the immediate vicinity of cellular
phones that are switched on, since
this may affect the output power of
the stimulator.
• Do not use the stimulator on a patient
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who is connected to a high-frequency
surgical instrument as this could cause
skin irritation or burns under the
electrodes.
• Do not use the stimulator within one
metre of short wave or microwave de-
vices as this could alter the currents
generated by the stimulator.
• Only use stimulation cables, recharge-
able battery units and charger sup-
plied by CefarCompex.
• Always turn off the stimulator or make
sure that the intensity for each chan-
nel is 0 before disconnecting cables
from stimulator or electrodes.
• Never connect the stimulation cables
to an external power source due to
risk of electric shock.
• Do not use the Rehab 400 stimulator,
or charger if any of the elements are
damaged (case, cables, etc.) or if the
battery compartment is open. There is
a risk of electric shock.
• Unplug the charger immediately if
your Rehab 400 emits a continuous
beeping sound or if you notice any
abnormal heat, smell, or smoke from
either the charger or the stimulator.
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• Never recharge the battery in a
confined space (carrying case, etc.)
as this could cause a fire or electric
shock.
• Keep Rehab 400 and its accessories out
of the reach of children.
• Keep the stimulator, battery compart-
ment and charger clean.
• Sudden temperature changes can
cause condensation to build up inside
the stimulator. To prevent this, allow
it to reach ambient temperature
before use.
• Do not use your Rehab 400 while driv-
ing or operating machinery.
• Observe caution when using electro-
therapy at the same time as the patient
is connected to monitoring equipment
with body worn electrodes. The stimu-
lation might interfere with the signals
to the monitoring equipment.