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Electrotherapy: Tens
Question | Answer |
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What is the pulse duration for conventional "high rate" tens? | 50-80µseconds |
What is the pulse duration for acupuncture "strong low rate" tens? | 200-300µseconds |
What is the pulse duration for brief intense "noxious" tens? | 100-300µseconds |
What is the pulse duration for burt tens? | 100-300µseconds |
What is the frequency for conventional "high rate" tens? | 100-150pps |
What is the frequency for acupuncture "strong low rate" tens? | 2-10pps |
What is the frequency for brief intense "noxious" tens? | 60-200pps in bursts |
What is the frequency for burst tens? | 10 bursts (5-10 pulses/burst) |
What is the amplitude for conventional "high rate" tens? | sens. Tingling |
What is the amplitude for acupuncture "strong low rate" tens? | visible comfortable mm twitch |
What is the amplitude for brief intense "noxious" tens? | non-rhythmic mm fasciculation |
What is the amplitude for burst tens? | visible comfortable contraction |
What is the tx duration for conventional "high rate" tens? | depends on pain control |
What is the tx duration for acupuncture "strong low rate" tens? | 30 minutes |
What is the tx duration for brief intense "noxious" tens? | 10-20 minutes |
What is the tx duration for burst tens? | 20-30 minutes |