User manual

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COMPEX 3 User Manual
I WARNINGS
1 - Counter-indications
2 - Safety measures
• Cardiac stimulator (pacemaker).
• Pregnancy (do not use in abdominal
region).
• Troubles Serious arterial circulation
disorders in lower limbs.
• Abdominal or inguinal hernia.
Important!
• Never use Compex 3 on patients who
have sensitivity problems or who are
unable to let you know if they feel any
discomfort, however slight.
• Read this manual and the
accompanying Practical Guide carefully.
Important points to take into
account when using Compex 3 and
the m system
• Do not use the Compex 3 stimulator or
the m-4 system in water or humid
environments (saunas, hydrotherapy
pools, etc.).
• Do not use the stimulator or m-4
system in oxygen-rich environments.
• Never carry out the first 5 minutes of
any stimulation session on a patient who
is standing. Make sure they are seated
or lying down. In rare instances, people of
a nervous disposition may experience a
vasovagal reaction. This is a
psychological response triggered by fear
of the procedure and the shock of seeing
one of their muscles contract
involuntarily. A vasovagal reaction
causes a patient’s heart to slow down
and blood pressure to drop, which can
make them feel weak and faint. Should
this happen, simply interrupt the session
and help the patient to lie down with their
legs raised until the feeling disappears
(5 to 10 minutes).
• Contractions should always be isometric.
Never allow active muscle contractions
during a stimulation session.
• Do not use the stimulator or m-4
system on a patient who is connected to
a high-frequency surgical instrument as
this could cause skin irritation or burns
under the electrodes.
• Do not use the stimulator or m-4
system within 1 metre of short wave or
microwave devices as this could alter the
currents generated by the stimulator.
• Do not use the stimulator or m-4
system in areas where unprotected
devices are used to emit
electromagnetic radiation. Portable
communications equipment can
interfere with electrical medical
equipment.
• Only use stimulation cables supplied by
Compex.
• Always switch off the stimulator before
disconnecting any stimulation cables
during a session.
• Never connect the stimulation cables to
an external power source due to risk of
electric shock.
• Only use rechargeable battery units
supplied by Compex.