Handbook

Patient System Handbook 20
• ultrasonic scanning — very high frequency sound waves used to produce images
of internal organs or tissue for diagnostic purposes
• high-output ultrasound — high frequency sound waves which may be applied as
physical therapy to treat certain bone/muscle injuries, or for muscle stimulation, or to improve blood flow
Before having procedures, medical therapies, or diagnostics, have your healthcare professional call our Customer Service department at [phone] for proper instructions. Automobiles and Other Equipment. Do not operate an automobile, other motorized vehicle, or any potentially dangerous machinery/equipment with therapeutic stimulation switched on. Turn off stimulation first. Sudden stimulation changes, if they occur, may distract you from attentive operation of the vehicle or equipment. Post Operative. During the two weeks following surgery, it is important to use extreme care so that appropriate healing will secure the implanted components and close the surgical incisions: