Cardiac pacemakers
Metal surgical clips
(Also, make certain that implanted leads are not still in place after a stimulator has been removed as
this would represent a serious hazard)
Cancer
Peripheral vascular disease
Bleeding disorders
Impaired blood clotting
Open wounds
Unhealed bones
Severe heart, liver, or kidney conditions
Ischaemia, arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and associated conditions
Active tuberculosis
Acute inflammation
Patients who are unable to understand the instructions provided or who are unable to
cooperate with the treatment demands.
Do not use microwave diathermy in patients with breast implants, as it has been reported to
cause tissue necrosis, skin erosion, and implant extrusion.
Pregnancy is contraindicated for microwave therapy.
Note: The most common complication of shortwave diathermy is the development of burns, which
may be caused by a number of factors, including the following:
Faulty equipment
Improper technique
Inadequate patient supervision
Inappropriate positioning of the patient
6 Package contents
1435911
Radarmed 950+, Unit for continuous en pulsed microwave therapy
1435751
Operating manual Radarmed 950+
3444298
Mains cable 230V-EUR
1409813
HF-cable 250 Watt, for Radarmed
3442039
Arm for radiator of the Radarmed
081-400-095-4A_950+_EN
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