Lumiscope SW-1000 User manual

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulation (TENS)
Model SW-1000
Operation Manual
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO TENS .......................................................................... 3
INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS ................................................. 3
SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 4
WARNINGS................................................................................................. 4
PRECAUTIONS / ADVERSE REACTIONS ..................................................... 5
ABOUT THIS DEVICE.................................................................................. 6
SYSTEM COMPONENTS ............................................................................. 6
UNIT CONTROLS........................................................................................ 7
ATTACHING THE LEAD WIRES .................................................................... 8
ELECTRODE SELECTION AND CARE........................................................... 8
TIPS FOR SKIN CARE ................................................................................. 9
CONNECTING THE TENS DEVICE............................................................. 10
BATTERY INFORMATION .......................................................................... 11
CARING FOR YOUR TENS DEVICE ............................................................ 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 13
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 14
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 14
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................ 15
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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, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, 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 be useful in pain management for
many patients. 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 this TENS device.
Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a
physician.
Indications
TENS is indicated to be used under a physician’s prescription for the
symptomatic relief of chronic (long term) pain and for the treatment of
postoperative or posttraumatic pain.

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Contraindications
• Patientswithimplantedelectronicdevices(forexample,apacemaker)
or metallic implants should not undergo TENS treatment without first
consulting a physician.
• Anyelectrodeplacementwhichappliescurrenttothecarotid(neck)
region.
• Anyelectrodeplacementwhichcausescurrenttoflowtranscerebrally
(through the head).
• 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.
sCAUTION: 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.

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WARNING: TENS may interfere with electronic monitoring equipment
(ECG monitors / 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.
WARNING: Notice for California Customers- California Proposition
65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive or developmental harm.
PRECAUTIONS / ADVERSE REACTIONS
sCAUTION: Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at the site of
electrode placement during long-term application.
sCAUTION: Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection of a
doctor qualified in the management of pain patients.
sCAUTION: Skin irritation and electrode burns are potential adverse
reactions.