Passive Care - TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE) Flashcards
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Action
Pain vs Proprioception
Melzack and Walls Gate Theory
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Results
Pain Control
Some Contraction
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Waveform
Biphasic (AC) or (DC)
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Indications
Pain
Malignancy
Pregnancy
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Contraindications
Hemorrhage
Infection
Sensitive Skin and Allergies
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): PPS
1-20 Hz ENDORPHINS (low and slow)
70-150 Hz ENKEPHALINS (high and fast)
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Penetration
Superficial
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Intensity
Patient perception or sub-sensory modulation ( so the patient can’t accommodate)
0-80 mA
Pulsewidth 50-250 usec
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Settings
Motor (enkephalin) Increase PPS Short Phase 150-250
Noxious (decrease substance P) Increase PPS Long Phase >100
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Dosage
Unlimited
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Pad Placement
Painful Site, Conventional, Dermatomal, Peripheral Nerve, Trigger Points, Motor Points, Acupuncture Points, Contralateral
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Wave Form
Surge
Burst
TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Other
Nerve: Abeta / Size: large / Speed: fastest / Proprioception
Nerve: Adelta / Size: small / Speed: fast / Sharp Pain
Nerve: C / Size: slow / Speed: slow / Dull Pain