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Proper Skin Care
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 use immediately and contact Patient Care
at VQ OrthoCare, 1-800-452-7993 or consult a physician or therapist.
• Wash all electrode sites with mild soap and water before applying
electrodes
• 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; DO NOT SHAVE THE AREA YOU ARE
ABOUT TO TREAT! Shaving will create small cuts to the surface layer
of skin
CAUTION
DO
NOT
apply lotion, oils or any other ointments to your skin prior to
the application of electrodes, unless directed to by your clinician or a
VQ OrthoCare representative. Topical agents may increase your risk of
skin irritation.
DO
NOT
clean skin with anything other than soap and water. Anything
else may interfere with the proper electrical conductivity of the electrode.
If you experience any initial symptoms of skin irritation due to the
electrode, discontinue use immediately and contact Patient Care at
VQ OrthoCare, 1-800-452-7993 or consult a physician. Please save the
electrodes for return to a VQ OrthoCare quality assurance representative.
