TENS Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
What does TENS stand for?
A
Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation
2
Q
What are the contraindicators for TENS?
A
- Pregnancy (Local)
- Malignancy (Local)
- Active Implants (incl Pacemakers)
- Tissue Bleeding
- Epilepsy (Neck)
- Active Epiphysis (Local)
- Impaired cognition
- Damaged skin
- Carotid sinus
- Impaired communication
3
Q
What are the precautions for TENS?
A
- Local Circulatory Insufficiency
- Devitalised Tissues
- Active epiphysis
- Pregnancy
4
Q
What specialised tissues should TENS not be used on?
A
- Eye
- Testes
5
Q
What is the duration of each pulse parameters of TENS?
A
- 40-250 millionths of a second
- Not thought to be that important
6
Q
What is the pulse rate/frequency parameters of TENS?
A
- 2-150 Hz (pulses per second)
- Pain gate: 90-130 Hz
- Opioid: 2-5 Hz
7
Q
What is the intensity/strength parameters of TENS?
A
- Usually 0-80mA
- Usually strong but comfortable
8
Q
Where are the pads of the transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation (TENS) placed?
A
Either side of the painful area
9
Q
What is transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation (TENS)?
A
Electrical stimulation for pain relief
