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NMES

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What is neuromuscular electrical stimulation   The use of electricity to stimulate the nerves that correspond to a targeted mm or mm group & cause it to contract.  
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What are the physiological requirements for effective tx of NMES   Requires an intact peripheral nerve & healthy mm tissue  
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Clinical indication for NMES   (1.) retard or prevent disuse atrophy (2.) mm re-education (3.) maintain or increase jt mobility (4.) increase local blood circulation (5.) relax mm spasm (6.) prevent thrombosis in calf immediately after surgery  
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Contraindications   PT CUP - Pacemaker, thrombosis, carotid sinus, unstable arrhythmias, pregnancy  
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Precautions   IC Mosi - Iontophoresis, cardiac disease, malignant tumor, open wounds, skin irritation, impaired mentatation or sensation  
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Waveform selections   symmetrical & Asymmetrical  
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What are symmetrical wave forms used for   Large mm  
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What are asymmetrical wave forms used for   Small mm  
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What size should the electrode be   Largest electrode that provides desired response w/o causing overflow to other mm  
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which electrode is more active in the symmetrical wave form   Both are active  
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which electrode is more active in the asymmetrical wave form   the negative  
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Where should the negative electrodes be placed for either wave form   over the motor point  
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What is a motor point   Place in the mm where electrical stimulation will produce the greatest contraction w/the least amount of electricity, generally over the middle of the mm belly  
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The greater the distance between electrodes determines   a deeper current flow  
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