Pain Management
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator, more commonly referred to as a TENS unit and pronounced tens, is an electronic device that produces electrical signals used to stimulate nerves through unbroken skin. It is usually applied to the skin using two or more electrodes. A typical battery-operated TENS unit consists of a pulse generator, small transformer, [...]
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Pain Management
Posted in Pain Management, tagged Pain Management on March 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pain Management – Electrodes, Hot and Cold Therapy
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Tens Electrical Nerve Stimulators
The patient may use a Tens unit at home for pain management on a long or short-term basis. TENS units are about the size of a pack of cigarettes and typically cost $100 – $700. All TENS units allow the user to adjust the intensity of the stimulation; some units also allow [...]
Heating Pads – Pain Management
Posted in Pain Management, tagged Pain Management on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Heating Pads
A heating pad is a device that is used to warm up parts of the body in order to manage and alleviate pain. Localized application of heat dilates the blood vessels and increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, stimulates sensory receptors in order to decrease pain signals to the brain [...]
