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Pierenkemper Operating Manual - PierenFemme
When should the PierenFemme not be used or used only after con-
sultation with the doctor (contra-indications)?
In general, treatment with the PierenFemme is a very agreeable procedure but
in the event of the following contra-indications the device should not be used,
or only after consultation with your doctor:
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Patients with implanted electronic devices such as heart pacemakers
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During pregnancy
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Patients suffering from cardiac rhythm disorders
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Patients subject to seizures (epilepsy)
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Patients with malignant illnesses in the area of application
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Patients with skin/mucous illnesses in the area of electrode affixation
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Patients with metallic implants in the area of the flow of electrical current
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Patients with metallic intra-uterine contraceptive devices (spiral)
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Patients with hyper-sensitivity in the treatment area
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Patients with serious, local inflammations
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Children under the age of 5 or patients suffering from dementia.
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With rectal electrodes, patients with serious haemorrhoidal disorders.
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Electrodes must not be affixed to wounds and diseased skin areas.
What side effects can occur when the device is used correctly?
Treatment using the PierenFemme is easy and uncompli-cated. The device
delivers agreeable and effective therapy.
The following side effects can occur:
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Pain: Can arise if the application is too intensive or existing pain can be
exacerbated. In order, as far as possible to avoid pain, it is desirable to operate
with weak electrical current over a short period during the first therapy session.
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Skin or mucous incompatibility can occur as a reaction to the electrodes, the
electrode gel or the electrical impulses. The physician should be consulted in
cases of reddening, burning, itching or blistering under the electrodes or in the
vicinity of the electrodes. Slight skin reddening of short duration in the area of
the electrodes following stimulation is quite normal because blood circulation
has been improved by the effects of the stimulation.
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Muscular pain or aching can occur as a result of too intensive a muscular
stimulation. To avoid this, and, in particular with regard to the initial treatment
session, it is recommended to begin with short and not too intensive
stimulation.
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