Which of the Following Parameters for Electrical Stimulation (ES) Would

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parameters for electrical stimulation (ES) would be recommended for tissue healing of chronic wounds?

• A) Motor level direct current, negative polarity over infected wound
• B) Motor level neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), 50 pps, for muscle pump of muscles adjacent and distal to wound
• C) Sensory level high-voltage pulsed current (HVPC), 100 pps, with negative electrode over infected wound
• D) Sensory level TENS, low frequency (2 to 4 pps), positive electrode over necrotic wound bed

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Definitions:

Low Road

An automatic, rapid response, especially emotional, that bypasses conscious thought.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in emotion, particularly in processing fear, aggression, and social interactions.

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