Chapter 11: ATTACHMENT OF ELECTRODE
LEAD WIRES
The wires provided with the system insert into the jack sockets located on top of the
device. Holding the insulated portion of the connector, push the plug end of the wire
into one of the jacks (see drawing); one or two sets of wires may be used.
After connecting the wires to the stimulator, attach each wire to an electrode. Use
care when you plug and unplug the wires. Jerking the wire instead of holding the
insulated connector body may cause wire breakage.
CAUTION
Do not insert the plug of the patient lead wire into the AC power supply socket.
Chapter 12: LEADING WIRE MAINTENANCE
Clean the wires by wiping with a damp cloth. Coating them lightly with talcum
powder will reduce tangling and prolong life.
Chapter 13: ELECTRODE OPTIONS
Your clinician will decide which type of electrode is best for your condition. Follow
application procedures outlined in electrode packing, to maintain stimulation and
prevent skin irritation. Use the legally marketed TENS electrode is recommended.
The device is completed with standard carbon film adhesive electrodes in size
4x4cm.
Chapter 14: ELECTRODE PLACEMENT
The placement of the electrodes can be one of the most important parameters in
achieving success with TENS therapy. Of utmost importance is the willingness of
the clinician to try the various styles of electrode placement to find which method
best fits the needs of the individual patient.
Every patient responds to electrical stimulation differently and their needs may vary
from the conventional settings suggested here. If the initial results are not positive,
feel free to experiment. Once an acceptable placement has been achieved, mark
down the electrodes sites and the settings on the patient's reference sheet of this
manual so the patient can easily continue treatment at home.
CONTIGUOUS PLACEMENT
This is the most common placement technique. It involves placing th 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 pad on 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 all the
current to flow completely through the limb and thus through the endogenous pain
site.
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