Lumiscope sw-1000 User Manual
Transcutaneous Electrical
Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Model SW-1000
Operation Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO TENS
INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
WARNINGS
PRECAUTIONS/ADVERSE REACTIONS
ABOUT THIS DEVICE
UNIT CONTROLS
ATTACHING THE LEAD WIRES
ELECTRODE SELECTION AND CARE
TIPS FOR SKIN CARE
CONNECTING THE TENS DEVICE
BATTERY INFORMATION
CARING FOR YOUR TENS DEVICE
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
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INTRODUCTION TO TENS
What is Pain?
Pain is the body’s warning system. Pain is important because it signals an
unusual condition in the body and alerts us before additional damage or injury
can occur. TENS was developed to help relieve some types of chronic and acute
pain.
How does TENS work?
TENS is a method of treating pain that is non-invasive and does not use
pharmaceuticals.
The TENS device sends impulses through the skin that stimulate the nerve
(or nerves) in the treatment area. In many cases this stimulation will greatly
reduce or eliminate the pain sensation felt by masking the original pain
message sent to the brain.
It is also believed that TENS stimulation helps release endorphins into the
blood stream thereby further reducing pain.
TENS devices are clinically proven to b e useful in pain management for
many patie nts. By reading this manual and carefully following the
treatment instructions given to you by your clinician, you can attain the
maximum benefit from your TENS device.
INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Read the operation manual before using TENS
Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Indications
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is indicated to be used
under a physician’s prescription for the symptomatic relief and management
of chronic (long term) pain and for the treatment of postoperative or
posttraumatic pain.
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Contraindications
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Patients with implanted electronic devices ( for example, a pacemaker ) or
metallic implants should not undergo TENS treatment without first
consulting a physician.
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Any electrode placement that applies current to the carotid (neck) region.
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Any electrode placement that causes current to flow transcerebrally
(through the head).
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The use of TENS whenever pain symptoms are undiagnosed, and the
etiology is unknown.
SAFETY
Always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious personal injury.
Caution: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not
avoided, could result in minor personal injury or product/property damage.
WARNINGS
WARNING: TENS devices must be kept out of reach of children.
WARNING: The safety of TENS devices for use during pregnancy or
delivery has not been established.
WARNING: TENS is not effective for pain of central origin (headaches).
WARNING: If TENS treatment becomes ineffective or unpleasant,
stimulation should be discontinued until evaluated by a physician.
WARNING: Avoid adjusting controls while operating machinery or vehicles.
WARNING: Always turn the TENS device OFF before applying or removing electrodes.
WARNING: TENS may interfere with electronic monitoring
equipment (ECGmonitors/alarms).
WARNING: Electrodes should not be placed over the eyes, in the mouth,
or internally.
WARNING: TENS devices have no curative value.
WARNING: TENS is a symptomatic treatment and as such suppresses the
sensation if pain which would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism.
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