Microcurrent Flashcards
1
Q
Microcurrent is also known as
A
MENS, Micorcurrent electrical nerve stimulation, bud does not cause nerve stimulation.
LIDC, low intensity direct current,
2
Q
What amplitude does microcurrent use
A
any current with an amplitude less than 1 mA.
3
Q
What type of wave forms do microcurrent use
A
either direct current or monophasic pulsed current
4
Q
Does evidence support the therapeutic use of this modality
A
no
5
Q
If the waveform is monophasic pulsed current, the pulse duration is dependent on what
A
the frequency
6
Q
Range for frequency for microcurrent
A
1 to 1000 hz
