Electrical Stimulation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the contraindications for Electrical Stimulation?
A
- Pacemaker or electrical device
- Unstable Cardiac arrhythmia
- Over the carotid sinus
- Over acute venous or arterial thrombi
- Over low back or abdomen of pregnant people
2
Q
What is a cathode?
A
Negative portion of the electric circuit
3
Q
What is an Anode
A
The positive pole
4
Q
What are some of the tissue effects when using electrical stimulation?
A
- Electrochemical
- Electrothermal
- Electrophysical
5
Q
As the result of electrochemical reactions, where do Acids develop?
A
Under the Anode
6
Q
As the result of electrochemical reactions, where do Bases develop?
A
Cathodes
7
Q
What is orthodromic conduction?
A
conducting impulses in the normal or correct direction.
8
Q
What is Antidromic conduction?
A
conduction opposite of the normal (orthodromic) direction
9
Q
What is the rule of thumb for the distance between electrodes for ESTEM?
A
Electrodes should be at least half the width of the electrode apart.
