Phenomena and Processes

Laser-Evoked Potentials

Somatosensory evoked potentials generated through the application of HEAT to the SKIN with a LASER. They are often used clinically to assess the function of the central nociceptive system and in diagnosing NOCICEPTIVE PAIN.

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Abstract

Somatosensory evoked potentials generated through the application of HEAT to the SKIN with a LASER. They are often used clinically to assess the function of the central nociceptive system and in diagnosing NOCICEPTIVE PAIN.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Laser Evoked Potentials
  • Laser-Evoked Potential
  • Potential, Laser-Evoked
  • Potentials, Laser-Evoked

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2015

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Previous Indexing

  • Evoked Potentials (1991-2014)

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  1. G07.265.216.500w.400w.500
  2. G11.561.200.500w.400w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Laser-Evoked Potentials. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D066331. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D066331
  2. Laser-Evoked Potentials. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71239430