Use of tens in pain management: part two--how to use tens
Poole, D.
Nursing Times 103(8): 28-29
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 17333874 Document Number: 612943
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is widely used in pain management but its effectiveness depends on the stimulation being targeted appropriately. This article, the second in a two-part series, outlines how to set up and use a TENS machine to achieve the most effective results.
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