Final: Lecture 8

Question 1

Electrodes

Answer 1

different in shape and size

Most are carbon

Question 2

ifc

Answer 2

has 4 electrodes

Question 3

NMES:

Answer 3

neuromuscular electrical stim. must have intact peripheral nerve

Question 4

Precautions:

Answer 4

• CV reasons
  
  • Pregnancy
  • Superficial metal
  • Decreased skin sensation
    With raise BP

Question 5

Wave form

Answer 5

Wave forms - asymmetrical biphasic

Question 6

used for

Answer 6

Used for pain management, pain gaiting. produces Endogenous opiates - lasts 30-45 mins

Question 7

high rate

Answer 7

acute- superficial

multiple electrode placements, high rate, low width, gating, more comfortable for long applications, best for acute pain

Question 8

low rate

Answer 8

deep penetration- chronic

used over motor pts, low rate, high width, endogenous opiates, good for chronic pain, tx time – 30-45 min

Question 9

Ramp modulation:

Answer 9

Rise time or time to reach peak amplitude

Question 10

Used with exercise to:

Answer 10

strengthen muscle. Timing in critical

Question 11

Can also be used for :

Answer 11

spasticity, edema, as well as pain management

Question 12

Which fiber receives pain

Answer 12

A delta

Question 13

contraindications

Answer 13

pacemaker, carotid sinus, over eye, epilepsy, malignancy, loss of sensation

Question 14

Electrode placement

Answer 14

Motor point – anatomical location where peripheral nerves enter the mm