Babycare TENS Elle TENS - Manual (Page 11)

Using your Elle TENS
a) You are now ready to start using your
Elle TENS. Switch the unit on by pressing
the on/off button. Ensure that the
‘boost’ button located at the top right of
the unit is NOT pressed in. The Elle TENS
will always start up in BURST 1 mode.
b) Begin by pressing the CH1+ key.
Each time you press this key, a small
‘half-moon’ shape will appear on the
screen increasing in number and size as
the intensity is increased. You will begin
to feel a pulsating sensation which will
burst in time with the small arrow
flashing on the screen.
c) Repeat the previous step with the .
CH2+ key. You will now feel a sensation in
both sets of pads.
d) BURST 1 (use between contractions):
This is the first mode that you will use. It
feels like a bursting, tingling sensation
i.e. the pulses are off and on periodically.
This mode will help to promote those all-
important natural pain-killing chemicals
known as ‘endorphins’ and ‘encephalins’.
e) BOOST 1 (use during contractions):
When experiencing a contraction, simply
press the ‘boost’ button located at the
top right of the unit. The Elle TENS will
then switch automatically into the
BOOST 1 mode for that extra surge of
power required to combat the pain during
contractions. This will feel like a
continuous sensation.
f ) Once the contraction has passed,
simply release the ‘boost’ button. The
Elle TENS will return to the orignial
BURST 1 mode. Continue this cycle during
your early stages of labour.
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