Week Nine (Part One) Flashcards
E-stim
What does it provide:
Stimulation at a much higher frequency than manually possible.
Stimulation for longer periods
Controlled stimulation
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Wiring:
Red = positive
Black= negative
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Frequency (Define):
The number of pulses per second that travel from the e-stim device to the needle
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Patterns
Continuous:
A wave patter delivers the same frequency throughout the treatment.
The frequency ranges from 0.5hz- 200hz
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Patterns
Discontinuous (Intermittent):
The pattern is like an automatic on/off switch that changes from on to off every 3 seconds.
The frequency ranges from 0.5hz- 200hz
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Patterns
Mixed wave:
Alternates every 3 seconds between two different frequencies.
First frequency ranges from 0.5- 200hz
Second frequency ranges from 2hz- 100hz
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Intensity
Also voltage or amplitude.
Strength of the current that’s delivered to the patient
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Duration
General:
Generally 10- 20 minutes.
For more complicated cases such as neurological disorders, 30 minutes or longer may be preferred
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Duration
Exterior Conditions:
Use for shorter period ~15 minutes
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Duration
Chronic Cases:
20- 30 minutes minimum
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Low Frequency
Effect:
This stimulation is stronger, so it causes muscle contractions and increases tension in the muscle ligaments. It has an excitatory effect on motor nerves
2- 5hz per second
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Low Frequency
Use:
Paralysis, numbness, sequelae of stroke, injuries or other illnesses causing atrophy of the muscles, joints, and ligaments.
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High Frequency
Effect:
Inhibits sensory nerves, so it is commonly used for sedation
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High Frequency
Use:
Analgesia, pain relief, relaxation of the muscles and blood vessels
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Injuries
Use of High Frequency:
High frequencies are typically used for acute conditions
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Injuries
Use of Low Frequency:
Low frequencies are typically used for chronic
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Scalp Acupuncture
Use of Frequency:
For scalp acupuncture, a very high frequency of 100- 200hz is used.
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Wave Pattern
Use of Continuous Wave
Mostly for muscle spasm and pain relief
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Wave Pattern
Use of Discontinuous/Intermittent Wave
Excites muscles and contracts striated muscles. Commonly used for muscle atrophy, muscle weakness, paralysis, and other squeal from stroke
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Wave Pattern
Use of Mixed Wave
Promotes metabolism, and qi and blood circulation. Benefits the nutrition of tissues and reduces inflammatory swelling.
Used for pain control, good for qi and blood stagnation, sciatica, Bell’s palsy, and myasthenia.
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Anesthesia:
PC-6 and LI-4 is an excellent combination to reduce heart rate and calm the patient
ST-36 and LI-4 slow peristalisis and thus slow the stomach and intestinal contractions
