The study was undertaken in order to determine clinical tactile evaluation of tetanic nerve stimulation (50 Hz, 5 sec) as a means of detecting fade and possible residual curarization. Forty-four patients were studied and 128 clinical evaluations by eight different observers were performed at various levels of neuromuscular blockade. Tetanic fade was detected reliably by clinical evaluation only...

CRD summary This review evaluated the efficacy of electrical stimulation in children with cerebral palsy. The authors concluded that the evidence is insufficient to provide conclusive evidence for or against the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation or threshold electrical stimulation. Despite limitations in the review methodology, the authors' conclusion is likely to reflect the evidence...

METHODS: The study protocol was approved and followed by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee of the author’s institution. Twentyfour rabbits received unilateral, transverse, mid-tibial, 3-mm gapped osteotomies that were stabilized with double-bar external fixators. With the aim to simulate the venous stasis and soft tissue edema that is common to acute tibial fractures, the left fem...

ABSTRACT: Purpose: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a relatively new yet controversial approach to the treatment of dysphagia that is gaining clinical popularity. The purpose of this study was to contribute to our understanding of the clinical viability of NMES, in light of empirical controversy, by describing current trends in the use/nonuse of NMES and clinician-perceived barrie...

BACKGROUND Rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is a key determinant affecting patient return to usual activity levels. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is a treatment that can counteract strength loss and serve as an adjunct to conventional therapy. PURPOSE To compare the effect of adding traditional neuromuscular electrical stimulation (Polystim) or a novel gar...

Multiple techniques are available to study failure of neuromuscular transmission. Electrophysiological techniques used in patients are well suited to detect failure of neuromuscular transmission; however, these methods offer little insight into the mechanisms underlying failure of transmission. More detailed techniques that are better suited for studying the underlying mechanisms can be perform...

circuit offer some hindrance to the movement of electrons. Some conductive materials allow electrons to move more freely than others and are said to have low resistance. The unit of measurement for resistance is the ohm (Ω). Resistance can cause a problem at the interface between the electrode and the skin as the skin has high resistance and is also well supplied with sensory nerve endings. Thi...