BioMedical EMS 2000 Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulator

Why choose BioMedical EMS 2000 Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulator?

• Prevents muscle spasm
• Used for muscle reeducation
• maintains and increases the range of motion
• Increases local blood circulation and as an immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis
• Comes with carrying case and instruction manual
• Dual-channel EMS device
• Consists of three stimulation modes: constant, reciprocating, and cycled

EMS 2000 Indications

External electrical neuromuscular stimulation using bi-phasic output is indicated as a therapeutic adjunct for the prevention or retardation of muscle spasms; muscle reeducation; maintaining and increasing the range of motion; increasing local blood circulation and as an immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis

EMS 2000 Manual
 

What to buy with EMS 2000 Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulator

• BioMedical Touch Proof Replacement Lead Wires
• BioMedical BioStim PigTail Electrodes
• BioMedical Electrolyte Solution And Skin Prep Spray

Contraindications:

• Use of electrical stimulation may be hazardous for patients with certain demand-type cardiac pacemakers
• EMS devices should not be applied to malignant tumors

Precautions: Precautions should be exercised when stimulation is used:

• After a recent surgical procedure where muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process
• After acute trauma or a fracture where there is a tendency to hemorrhage
• Over the menstruating uterus
• Where sensory nerve damage has caused the loss of normal skin sensation

Warnings:

• Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus
• Severe spasms of the laryngeal and/or pharyngeal muscles may occur when electrodes are placed over the neck or mouth
• Stimulation should not be applied trans cerebrally
• Adequate precaution should be taken with patients with suspected heart problems or epilepsy
• Caution should be exercised in the transthoracic application of EMS devices so that the introduction of electrical current into the heart does not cause arrhythmias
• EMS devices should be kept out of the reach of children
• Safety of electrical stimulation for use during pregnancy has not been established
• Long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown
• EMS devices should only be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy in the treatment of medical diseases and conditions
• Persistent use of stimulation in the presence of skin irritation may be injurious
• Simultaneous connection to RF surgery equipment can cause a burn
• Operation near (e.g. 1m) short wave or microwave therapy equipment can change the output values of the stimulator

Adverse Effects: Improper use of stimulation may result in skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes.