Digital Physical Therapy Muscle Stim MPO 5500

Chapter 3 : WARNINGS

1. The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.

2. Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex.

3. 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.

4. Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac arrhythmias.

5. Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally.

6. Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.

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

Chapter 4: CONTRAINDICATION

Powered muscle stimulators should not be used on patients with cardiac demand pacemakers.

Chapter 5: ADVERSE REACTIONS

Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been reported with the use of powered muscle stimulators. If skin irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult your physician.

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Chapter 6: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The MPO 5500 Digital Physical Therapy Muscle Stim is a battery operated pulse generator that sends electrical impulses through electrodes to the body and reaches the underlying nerves or muscle group. The device is provided with two controllable output channels, each independent of each other. An electrode pair can be connected to each output channel.

The electronics of the MPO 5500 Digital Physical Therapy Muscle

Stim create electrical impulses whose Intensity, Pulse Width, Pulse

Rate, Contraction, Relaxation and Ramp may be altered with the switches. Press buttons are very easy to use and the panel cover

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prevents accidental changes in the setting.

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