Use Instructions

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1.3 Contraindications
Treatments should not be given to patients with the listed conditions:
1.3.1 Contraindications list
 High fever
 Pacemakers
 Heart disease, rhythm disorder
 Severe cardiovascular problems
 Neuro sensory disorders
 Psychological problems
 Prostheses
 Superficially implanted materials
 Cancer with tumor metastasis
 Generalized tuberculosis
 Skin lesions
 Skin infections
 Thrombosis, thrombophlebitis
 Bleeding tissue and increased risk to hemorrhage
 Varices
 Pregnancy
 Menses
 Epiphyseal disc (children)
 Epilepsy (avoid neck electrode positions)
 Electrode positions near sinus caroticus
 Eyes and testis
 Caution at areas close to the endocrine glands
 Fibromyalgia
 Hypersensitivity
 Patients with needle phobia
 Precautions when facing excessive autonomic responses: During the first
treatment session, observe whether the patient has an allergic response to
galvanism, or if there are excessive general or localized autonomic responses.
 Needle puncture in the affected limb in post-mastectomy patients
1.3.2 Adverse side effects
 Bleeding in the area of needle insertion
 Reddening of the skin surface at the treatment site
 Pain at tolerable level during and after the treatment
 Skin irritation beneath the anode electrodes