EMG Flashcards
1
Q
Where do you place the electrodes when doing an EMG of the upper limb?
A
On the muscle bulks: 2 on bicep (black and white), 2 on tricep (red and brown) and one on the wrist (green - ground electrode)
2
Q
What should the sampling rate be set to?
A
100 m/s
3
Q
What should the amplitude be for the EMG?
A
1 or 2 mV for channels 3 and 4
4
Q
What should the time compression be?
A
5:1
5
Q
How do you test the response of the biceps and triceps?
A
Get patient to try to lift the table up, i.e. palm of hand under
Get patient to push table down with dordal surface of hand
