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Stack #26916
interferential e stim
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what type of current is interferential? | alternating current |
| how many electrodes do you use for interferential? | you always have to use four electrodes |
| is interferential e stim confortable? | yes it is one of the most comfortable |
| what type of pain would you use interferential e stim for? | use more for acute pain |
| what are the indications for interferential e stim? | to decrease acute pain & to increase blood flow to area. |
| what are the contra indications for interferential e stim? | pac maker, cancer, active bleeding, metal, pvd, over eyes |
| what type of waveform is interferential? | it is a biphasic waveform |
| why do you need 4 electrode for interferential? | becuase the waveforms cross and interfere with each other and the middle point is where you feel the effects. |
| how many hz is the current usually for IF? | around 4,000 for each but you only feel the beat frequency of the two currents |
| what is the beat frequency? | the differences in the 2 frequencies. |
| is IF more or less effctive as the TENS unit? | IF is 10x's as effective as the TENS unit is. |
| why does IF work? | because of the gate theory |
| what is bad about IF? | it is not functional. the pt has to rest while using it. it is a large machine. the pt can not take the machine home |
| what type of electrodes do you use with IF? | self adhesive, metal plate, carbon impregnated. |
| what type of electrode will be most common for IF? | the carbon impregnanted are the most common with the gel |
| how do you use the metal plate electrodes? | wet the sponge down. place a wet papertowel over the sponge only |
| why don't you use self adhesive alot for IF? | becaus they are expensive. About 4.50 a pack plus they are small which increases the current density of the area. |
| if some one broke into your clinic and stole all of your electodes what do you do? | get aluminun foil, fold it into a square, paper towel on top, use allegator clips on the metal |
| what is the treatment time for IF? | 15 minutes |
| the IF machine is also a.... | vaccum, you can use a suction electrode, which can be great for a persons shoulders |
| what is the disadvantage of using the suction electrodes? | the person gets a hickey type mark on the body part |
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JamieLynn
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