Passive Care - TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE) Flashcards

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Action

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Pain vs Proprioception

Melzack and Walls Gate Theory

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Results

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Pain Control

Some Contraction

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Waveform

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Biphasic (AC) or (DC)

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Indications

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Pain
Malignancy
Pregnancy

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Contraindications

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Hemorrhage
Infection
Sensitive Skin and Allergies

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): PPS

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1-20 Hz ENDORPHINS (low and slow)

70-150 Hz ENKEPHALINS (high and fast)

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Penetration

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Superficial

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Intensity

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Patient perception or sub-sensory modulation ( so the patient can’t accommodate)
0-80 mA
Pulsewidth 50-250 usec

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Settings

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Motor (enkephalin) Increase PPS Short Phase 150-250

Noxious (decrease substance P) Increase PPS Long Phase >100

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10
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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Dosage

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Unlimited

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Pad Placement

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Painful Site, Conventional, Dermatomal, Peripheral Nerve, Trigger Points, Motor Points, Acupuncture Points, Contralateral

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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Wave Form

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Surge

Burst

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13
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TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Other

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Nerve: Abeta / Size: large / Speed: fastest / Proprioception
Nerve: Adelta / Size: small / Speed: fast / Sharp Pain
Nerve: C / Size: slow / Speed: slow / Dull Pain

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