Epix Xl Tens Manual

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Select User’s Manual 3 Table of Contents Empi. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. Pain, whether chronic (long-term) or acute. Empi manufacturer specifications for Epix XL Nerve Stimulator on MedWOW medical equipment global marketplace. Arma 3 Vac Profile S on this page.

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What do I need to know about a TENS unit? A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit is a treatment for pain. A TENS unit is a small, portable, battery-powered device. The TENS unit uses mild, safe electrical signals to help control pain. Electrodes (sticky patches) are placed on your skin. The TENS unit sends painless electrical signals through the electrodes to the nerves under your skin.

Electrode placement depends on the type and location of your pain. Your healthcare provider will show you where to place the electrodes and what settings are best for you. How do I use a TENS unit? • Test the battery pack of the TENS unit to make sure it is fully charged. The TENS unit has 2 control knobs. One control knob makes the electrical signals strong or weak. The other control knob makes the electrical signals fast or slow.

Turn the control knobs to the off position before you start. • Use rubbing alcohol to clean the skin where the electrodes will be placed. Let your skin dry. • Put a thin coat of gel on the bottom of each electrode. This gel helps the electrical signal get to the nerves under your skin.

• Put the electrodes on your skin and use medical tape or a sticky patch to cover the electrode. This keeps the electrode firmly stuck to the skin. Ask for help if you cannot reach the area where the electrodes should go. • Hook the pin connectors on the end of the electrode wires to the electrodes. Then plug the electrode wires into the TENS unit.

• Turn the control knobs slowly to the correct setting. You should feel a tingling feeling. • Hook the TENS unit to your belt or place it in a pocket. What should I do after the TENS treatment? • Turn the control knobs to the off position. Unplug the electrode wires from the TENS unit.

• The electrodes may be left on your skin if you have another TENS treatment soon. If not, remove the electrodes. Wash the skin where the electrodes were placed. Clean the electrodes with soap and water to remove the gel. Do not use alcohol because this can damage the rubber on the electrode. Get new electrodes if the electrodes become damaged or will not stay stuck to the skin. • Remove the battery from the TENS and replace it with a charged battery.