User manual IBP DIGITAL TENS

[. . . ] Digital TENS Electrical nerve and muscle stimulator Instructions for use 1. 9. 1 9. 2 9. 3 9. 4 10. How will these instructions help you?31 Background information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Covers all the buttons so that you do not inadvertently alter your settings. You can use the belt clip to fix your Digital TENS to your clothing. *In EMS modes S (synchronous) and A (alternating) the WIDTH and RATE buttons each have a dual function. 38 7 On the reverse, not visible 8 39 8. 2 Displays 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 1 9 10 11 13 14 2 15 16 17 12 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Display Display CH1, CH2 C B M SDR SDW S A WIDTH Meaning Displays all the current settings Channel 1, Channel 2 Continuous operation with constant pulse sequence (TENS operating mode) Cyclical operation (TENS operating mode) Modulating operation (TENS operating mode) Strength/Duration/Rate modulation operation (TENS operating mode) Strength/Duration/Width modulation operation (TENS operating mode) Synchronous operation (EMS mode) Alternating operation (EMS mode) Displays the pulse width in µs (only in TENS operating modes) Displays the pulse frequency in Hz Displays the setting for the duration of the treatment in minutes R AT E 12 13 14 15 16 17 Shows that the battery needs changing Shows that the current settings are locked ON RAMP OFF Cycle switch-on time in seconds (only in EMS operating modes) Build-up period (ramp) in seconds (only in EMS operating modes) Cycle switch-off time in seconds (only in EMS operating modes) 40 9. Carrying out treatment 9. 1 What you need to take into account when carrying out treatment Keep to the treatment plan as agreed with your doctor or therapist. Stop the treatment immediately if it starts to become unpleasant and consult your doctor or therapist. Stop the treatment immediately if it has had no effect following a treatment session of the length agreed with your doctor or therapist, and consult your doctor or therapist. Stop the treatment if after long-term usage the skin becomes irritated at the points where the self-adhesive electrodes are applied. Only continue with the treatment once you have checked the cause of the skin irritation with your doctor or therapist. 9. 2 Where should you not attach the self-adhesive electrodes? Do not attach the self-adhesive electrodes to the eyelids. The stimulation current may damage the eye. Do not attach the self-adhesive electrodes to the mouth, larynx or throat area. The stimulation current can lead to muscle cramps and thus to suffocation. Do not attach the self-adhesive electrodes to the area of the carotid sinus (the area at the front of the neck over the carotid sinus nerve). In patients with a sensitive carotid sinus reflex the stimulation current may result in cardiac arrest. Do not attach the self-adhesive electrodes to the inside of the mouth or in the immediate vicinity of the heart. The stimulation current could flow directly via the heart and result in ventricular fibrillation or even cardiac arrest. Do not attach the self-adhesive electrodes in such a way that the current passes directly through the brain, e. g. The stimulation current may set off convulsive seizures. 9. 3 Where can you attach the self-adhesive electrodes? The correct positioning of the self-adhesive electrodes is an important factor for successful treatment. Follow the instructions of your doctor or therapist precisely. As a rule, the self-adhesive electrodes are positioned directly over the painful area or in its immediate vicinity. It is also possible to encircle the painful area with four self-adhesive electrodes. 41 Self-adhesive electrodes for EMS treatment are positioned at the origin and point of attachment of a muscle. Please refer to the examples of use in sections 20 and 21 of this instruction manual. 9. 4 How to carry out treatment During treatment you should keep a minimum of 1 m away from microwave and short wave appliances. [. . . ] Send the Digital TENS to our Service Department ­ see Service and Warranty. Change the self-adhesive electrode. The self-adhesive electrode does not stick. The adhesive on the electrode has dried up. 14. Re-ordering accessories Self-adhesive electrodes are available from specialist shops or can be ordered by post from ibp GmbH quoting the following code number: Elektropads, 40 x 40 mm, set of 4, ibp code 20301. (For the address see the section of this manual on Service and Warranty. ) 51 15. [. . . ]