Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation

The use of specifically placed small electrodes to deliver electrical impulses across the SKIN to relieve PAIN. It is used less frequently to produce ANESTHESIA.

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Abstract

The use of specifically placed small electrodes to deliver electrical impulses across the SKIN to relieve PAIN. It is used less frequently to produce ANESTHESIA.

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29 entry terms
  • Electric Stimulation, Transcutaneous
  • Electrical Stimulation, Transcutaneous
  • Percutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
  • Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
  • TENS
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
  • Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation
  • Transdermal Electrostimulation
  • Electrostimulation, Transdermal
  • Nerve Stimulation, Transcutaneous
  • Stimulation, Transcutaneous Electric
  • Stimulation, Transcutaneous Nerve
  • Transcutaneous Electric Stimulation
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation
  • Analgesic Cutaneous Electrostimulation
  • Electroanalgesia
  • Percutaneous Electrical Neuromodulation
  • Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy
  • Cutaneous Electrostimulation, Analgesic
  • Electrical Neuromodulation, Percutaneous
  • Electrical Neuromodulations, Percutaneous
  • Electroanalgesias
  • Electrostimulation, Analgesic Cutaneous
  • Neuromodulation Therapy, Percutaneous
  • Neuromodulation, Percutaneous Electrical
  • Neuromodulations, Percutaneous Electrical
  • Percutaneous Electrical Neuromodulations
  • Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapies
  • Therapy, Percutaneous Neuromodulation

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with ELECTRONARCOSIS

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History Note

1990; use ELECTROTHERAPY 1984-1989

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Previous Indexing

  • Electric Stimulation (1966-1983)
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy (1966-1983)

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  1. E02w.331.800w
  2. E02w.779.468.800w
  3. E02w.831.535.468.800w
  4. E03.091w.823w

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WB 495

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004561. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004561
  2. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcutaneous_electrical_nerve_stimulation
  3. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q142091