Passive Care - TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE)

Question 1

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Action

Answer 1

Pain vs Proprioception

Melzack and Walls Gate Theory

Question 2

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Results

Answer 2

Pain Control

Some Contraction

Question 3

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Waveform

Answer 3

Biphasic (AC) or (DC)

Question 4

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Indications

Answer 4

Pain
Malignancy
Pregnancy

Question 5

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Contraindications

Answer 5

Hemorrhage
Infection
Sensitive Skin and Allergies

Question 6

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): PPS

Answer 6

1-20 Hz ENDORPHINS (low and slow)

70-150 Hz ENKEPHALINS (high and fast)

Question 7

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Penetration

Answer 7

Superficial

Question 8

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Intensity

Answer 8

Patient perception or sub-sensory modulation ( so the patient can’t accommodate)
0-80 mA
Pulsewidth 50-250 usec

Question 9

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Settings

Answer 9

Motor (enkephalin) Increase PPS Short Phase 150-250

Noxious (decrease substance P) Increase PPS Long Phase >100

Question 10

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Dosage

Answer 10

Unlimited

Question 11

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Pad Placement

Answer 11

Painful Site, Conventional, Dermatomal, Peripheral Nerve, Trigger Points, Motor Points, Acupuncture Points, Contralateral

Question 12

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Wave Form

Answer 12

Surge

Burst

Question 13

TENS (MILLIAMPERAGE): Other

Answer 13

Nerve: Abeta / Size: large / Speed: fastest / Proprioception
Nerve: Adelta / Size: small / Speed: fast / Sharp Pain
Nerve: C / Size: slow / Speed: slow / Dull Pain