Quell QE-001 User Manual
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Quell® User Manual Quell Customer Care 1-800-204-6577 or +1-781-890-9989< Contents |16Chapter 8: Skin CareQuell works by electrically stimulating your sensory nerves through your skin. Somepeople have dry or sensitive skin, and it is important to regularly monitor your skinwhere it contacts the electrode to ensure that skin irritation does not occur. If yourskin becomes irritated, using the device may be uncomfortable. There are some simplethings you can do to take care of your skin while using Quell.Never use the device on open wounds or rashes or over swollen, red, infected, orinflamed skin.Chapter 8Skin CarePrevent Skin IrritationAir-out SkinAir-out skin after 4-5 hours of wear during the dayor after overnight use. Many users simply switchthe device to the other leg every 4-5 hours.If you have sensitive skin, you may also considerthe following:Start SlowLimit the time the device is on your skin to 3-4hours per day in the first week. If you do notexperience irritation you may increase use whileclosely monitoring your skin.Use Skin ProtectantApply a skin protectant before placing the deviceon your leg. Skin protectants are available aswipes, swabs, or sprays. They are safe and mayreduce the likelihood of irritation. They alsoincrease adhesion of the electrode to your skin.Protectants that work well include:• 3M Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film• Smith & Nephew SKIN-PREP®• Smith & Nephew No-Sting SKIN-PREP®• Coloplast Prep™ Protective Skin BarrierThese products are available online or at selectedretailers.Check for Skin IrritationCheck for signs of irritation, including:• Skin itches while device is onthe skin or after removal• Skin is red where it contacted electrode• Raised or reddened hair folliclesIf skin irritation develops then you should notplace the device over the irritated area until itcompletely heals. You may apply a topical steroidcream to help accelerate healing and reduceirritation. You may also place the device on theother leg or use different locations as shown inAPPENDIX D.If you experience skin irritation, then you shouldlimit device use to 3-4 hours per day for a week tomake sure that further irritation does not occur. |
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