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From the electric shock itself, nerve damage or burns could potentially result, particularly with extended use at high power levels. The [[electrostimulation]] article provides more detail about the risks associated with electricity and the human body. | From the electric shock itself, nerve damage or burns could potentially result, particularly with extended use at high power levels. The [[electrostimulation]] article provides more detail about the risks associated with electricity and the human body. | ||
One of the most common risks associated with electric shock is not the shock itself but secondary reactions to it. The person who is shocked could potentially have an involuntary reaction being shocked, such as falling or flailing. The surprise, stress, or pain caused a secondary effect of the shock could potentially result in vasovagal syncope (fainting). | One of the most common risks associated with electric shock is not the shock itself but secondary reactions to it. The person who is shocked could potentially have an involuntary reaction being shocked, such as falling or flailing. The surprise, stress, or pain caused as a secondary effect of the shock could potentially result in vasovagal syncope (fainting). | ||
It's important to consider the risks of wearing the collar, even if it is not activated. Ensure that body-safe materials are used such as stainless steel or titanium; contacts made of nickel should not be used as this can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Repeated exposure to nickel can cause an allergy to develop even if one did not already exist. | It's important to consider the risks of wearing the collar, even if it is not activated. Ensure that body-safe materials are used such as stainless steel or titanium; contacts made of nickel should not be used as this can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Repeated exposure to nickel can cause an allergy to develop even if one did not already exist. | ||
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To reduce the risk of skin irritation or pressure necrosis, ensure that body-safe materials are used, and ensure that the prongs make good contact without pressing too deeply into the skin. Some manufacturers offer "comfort pads" that can reduce pressure on the skin and increase the contact area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TITANIUM COMFORT PAD |url=https://dogtra.com/products/titanium-comfort-pad |website=Dogtra.com}}</ref> | To reduce the risk of skin irritation or pressure necrosis, ensure that body-safe materials are used, and ensure that the prongs make good contact without pressing too deeply into the skin. Some manufacturers offer "comfort pads" that can reduce pressure on the skin and increase the contact area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TITANIUM COMFORT PAD |url=https://dogtra.com/products/titanium-comfort-pad |website=Dogtra.com}}</ref> | ||
Many practitioners of this kink recommend avoiding the neck if possible and instead placing the collar on other areas of the body. If that is not feasible, avoid the front and back of the neck and instead use the sides. | |||
== Known incidents <!-- Provide a list of links to articles describing incidents involving this kink. --> == | == Known incidents <!-- Provide a list of links to articles describing incidents involving this kink. --> == | ||