What should you know about omron tens unit pads?

The pads create contact between the TENS unit and the skin. Good contact helps the pulses feel even; dry, clean, intact skin is usually easier to work with than skin covered by lotion or sweat. Pads are consumable accessories, so adhesion and comfort can change with repeated use.

The pads do not treat the underlying cause of pain. Placement should follow the device directions or advice from a clinician, particularly when pain travels along a limb, follows an injury, or comes with numbness.

Switch the unit off before attaching or removing pads. Place them around, rather than directly over, the painful area when the instructions recommend that arrangement. Press them onto clean, dry skin, keep them away from wounds and irritated areas, and return them to their protective sheet after use.

Do not share pads. Replace them when they no longer adhere well or cause inconsistent stimulation. Never put pads on the head, front of the neck, across the chest without professional guidance, or over skin with reduced sensation. Ask before use with an implanted electronic device or during pregnancy.

Stop using the pads and seek advice for a persistent rash, blistering, burning, or a painful reaction. Arrange medical review for pain that is worsening or unexplained. Seek urgent help for sudden weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, severe chest symptoms, or serious injury.

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