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electrodes.
Replacement electrodes should be re-ordered through or on the
advice of your physician to ensure proper quality. Follow
application
procedures outlined in electrode packing, to maintain optimal
stimulation and to prevent skin irritation.
13.1 Contiguous placement
This is the most common placement technique. It involves placing
the electrodes alongside the area of localized pain site, in such a
way as to direct the flow of current through or around the area of
pain.
In a single channel application, this would involve placing each
padon either side of the pain site if the pain is localized on a limb
and deep within the tissue. Pad placement on the posterior and
anterior aspects of the affected limb will allow the current to flow
completely through the limb and thus through the endogenous
pain site.
With a two channels application, the clinician may either direct
the
current flow to cross through the pain site or, in what is called
the
“bracket” method allowing the current flow on either side of the
painful area, generally through the nerve branches that feed into
the pain site
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CHAPTER 14: SKIN CARE ADVICE
To avoid skin irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin,
follow these suggestions:
1.
Wash the area of skin where you will be placing the
electrodes, using mild soap and water before applying
electrodes, and after taking them off. Be sure to rinse
soap off thoroughly and dry skin well.
2.
Excess hair may be clipped with scissors; do not shave
stimulation area.
3.
Wipe the area with the skin preparation your clinician has
recommended. Let this dry. Apply electrodes as directed.
