Operation Manual

Contraindication

• Should not be used on patients with cardiac demand pacemakers

Warnings

• The long term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown

• Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves,

particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid

sinus reflex

• Stimulation should not be applied over the neck or mouth; severe

spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur and the

contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or cause

difficulty in breathing

• Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction

of electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac arrhythmias

• Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally

• Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, or inflamed

areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose

veins, etc.

• Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to cancerous lesions