Beurer EM 38: The unit must not be used in the following situations: Consult a doctor before use in the following situations:

Notes about the electrodes

Important

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Never apply the electrodes to injured skin areas.

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Max. recommended initial value for electrodes: 5 mA/cm

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Eective current density levels over 2 mA/cm

require increased attention on the part of the user.

Warning

To prevent harm to your health, we urgently recommend that you do not use the unit in the following

situations:

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Do not use the unit if you use a pacemaker or other implants, such as an insulin pump or metallic

implants.

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If you have a high fever (e.g. > 39 °C).

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If you have known or acute arrythmias or other problems involving cardiac stimuli and their transmission to the

heart.

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If you have seizure disorders (such as epilepsy).

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If you are pregnant.

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If you have cancer.

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After operations in which increased muscle contractions could interfere with the healing process.

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On acutely or chronically diseased (injured or inflamed) skin, e.g. painless or painful inflammation or reddening.

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If you have rashes (e.g. allergies), burns, bruises, swelling and open wounds or those in the process of healing.

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On surgical scars in the process of healing.

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When simultaneously connected to a high-frequency surgical instrument. In this case, burns under the

stimulation current fields can result.

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When under the influence of pain medication, alcohol or sleep aids.

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Whenever doing anything in which an unforeseen reaction (such as increased muscle contraction despite low

intensity) can be hazardous, for example while driving a car or operating machinery.

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On sleeping persons.

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Do not use this unit simultaneously with other units that transmit electrical pulses to your body.

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The unit is suitable for private, individual use.

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For hygienic reasons, the belt may be used by one person only.

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Ensure that during stimulation, no metallic objects can contact the electrodes, as otherwise localised burns

can occur.

The unit must not be used in the following situations:

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In the head area: Here, it can trigger cramping.

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In the neck/carotid artery area: Here, it can trigger cardiac arrest.

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In the throat and larynx area: Here, it can trigger muscle cramps that can cause suocation.

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In the ribcage area: Here, it can increase the risk of ventricular fibrillation and cause cardiac arrest.

Safety precautions

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Do not use the unit in close proximity to shortwave or microwave units (e.g. cell phones), as these can cause

fluctuations of the initial values of the unit.

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Do not use while sleeping, driving a motor vehicle or simultaneously operating machinery.

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Never immerse the unit in water or other liquids.

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Do not use in close proximity to highly inflammable materials, gases or explosives.

Consult a doctor before use in the following situations:

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Acute diseases, particularly in case of suspected or known blood coagulation disorders, susceptibility to

thromboembolitic disease or malignant growths.

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If you have diabetes or other diseases.

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Chronic pain conditions that have not been clarified, regardless of the region of the body.

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Any sensitivity disorders with reduced sensation of pain (such as metabolic disorders).

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Simultaneously carried out medical treatments.

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Discomfort experienced as a result of the stimulation treatment.

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Persistent skin irritation under the electrodes.

Warning

Using the unit is not a substitute for consultation or treatment from a physician.

Whenever you have any pain or illness, always contact your physician first.

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