Proper Skin Care
CAUTION: DO NOT apply lotion, oils or any other ointments to
skin prior to the application of electrodes, unless directed to by
your clinician or your dealer representative. Topical agents may
increase your risk of skin irritation.
DO NOT clean skin with anything other than soap and water.
DO NOT clean skin with alcohol, alcohol-based cleaners or
Iodine-based antiseptic. This may interfere with proper conduction
and increase the risk of skin irritation.
By properly caring for skin covered by electrodes, you will:
·
Allow more stimulation to reach targeted nerves.
·
Prolong the life of your electrodes.
·
Reduce the chance that any skin irritation will develop.
To reduce the risk of skin irritation, observe the following instructions for proper
skin care before each treatment. However, if skin irritation develops, remove the
electrodes, discontinue using your FastStart
®
IF and consult your physician
or therapist.
·
Wash all electrode sites with mild soap and water before applying
electrodes. Do not clean with alcohol.
·
Dry your skin thoroughly before electrode application.
·
Trim excess body hair from electrode sites with scissors, being
careful not to cut (or break) the skin. Never shave the area you
are about to treat!
Electrodes
·
Electrodes should always be placed at least 1 inch apart.
·
If your electrodes dry out, you can place a few drops of water on
them to remoisten them for continued use.
·
After repeated usage, reusable electrodes begin to lose their
adhesion, deliver less stimulation and shorten battery life. When
this happens and remoistening them does not work, you should
replace the electrodes.
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