What is safety of using COMB STIM device?
• Caution: Federal law USA restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Keep out of the reach of children. • Indications: • Relaxation of muscle spasm. • Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy. • Increase local blood circulation. • Muscle re-education. • Immediate post surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis. • Maintaining or increasing range of motion. • Contraindications: • Children – Electric neuromuscular stimulation devices should be kept out of the reach of children. • Carotid Sinus- Do not stimulate over the carotid sinus nerves. • Neck Stimulation – Severe spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur when the electrodes are placed across the neck or the mouth. This may be strong enough to close off the airway. • Machinery Operation – Patient should never operate potentially dangerous machinery such as power saws, automobiles, etc. during stimulation.
