Introduction; Safety And Clinical Use; Contraindications - Chattanooga Group Ionto Handbuch

INTRODUCTION

The Chattanooga Ionto ™ Dual Channel Iontophoresis System operates on the
principle that electrically-like charges repel each other. A positively charged ion
is forced away from a positively charged electrode.

SAFETY AND CLINICAL USE

Indications
Iontophoresis is an alternative to hypodermic injection for the administration
of ionic solutions.

Contraindications

Known adverse reactions to the application of electrical current.
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Cardiac pacemakers or other electrically sensitive implanted devices.
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Known sensitivity to the drugs to be administered.
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Warnings
The safety of electrical stimulation during pregnancy or delivery has not
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been established.
Do not apply electrodes across the temporal region as safety has not
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been established.
Avoid operation in close proximity (< 1m) to transmitting cellular
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(wireless) telephones or two-way radios. This equipment may produce
sudden, unexpected changes in the device output.
Do not apply electrodes over broken or compromised skin (e.g. sunburn,
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cuts, acne) due to increased risk of skin reactions.
Keep out of the reach of children.
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Lead wires and electrodes should be removed before using equipment
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that generates high frequency or high energy electromagnetic radiation
such as welding equipment, surgical electrocautery units, short-wave and
microwave therapy. Operation in close proximity (< 3m) to this
equipment may startle the user by causing output instability or improper
operation of the stimulator. Simultaneous connection to the patient may
result in burns and possible damage to the stimulator.
Do not plug lead wires into power outlets such as wall sockets and line
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cord receptacles. Doing so could result in severe shock or burns whether
or not the lead wires are attached to the stimulator.
Do not use any other electrodes with this system. The safety of using
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electrodes other than the Chattanooga Ionto Buffered Iontophoresis
Electrodes with the Chattanooga Ionto Iontophoresis Device has not
been established.
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