Libros: Catálogo General > Electromedicina

Sheila Kitchen

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Previously published as Clayton's Electrotherapy, this established, authoritative text has served as an essential reference for more than 60 years. Now based on the latest scientific evidence and advances in this fast-developing field, the new edition provides an up-to-date look at the most commonly used agents in the field of electrotherapy. It offers safe and appropriate information on the application of treatments, encouraging informed clinical decision making. A free CD-ROM presents realistic scenarios that allow users to practice operating the machines used in delivering safe, effective electrotherapy to patients.

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Contributors
Preface
Sect. A Scientific background

1 Electrophysical and thermal principles
2 Electrical properties of cells and tissues
3 Tissue repair
4 Sensory and motor nerve activation
5 Physiology of pain

Sect. B Scientific basis of therapy

6 Thermal effects
7 Low-energy treatments: non-thermal or microthermal?
8 Stimulative effects

Sect. C Conductive agents

9 Heat and cold: conduction methods

Sect. D Electromagnetic agents

10 Infrared irradiation
11 Diathermy 145
Pt. 1 Short-wave diathermy
Pt. 2 Microwave diathermy
12 Low-intensity laser therapy
13 Ultraviolet therapy

Sect. E Ultrasound

14 Ultrasound therapy

Sect. F Low-frequency currents

15 Low-frequency currents - an introduction
16 Neuromuscular and muscular electrical stimulation
17 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
18 Interferential current for pain control
19 Diagnostic and assessment applications
Pt. 1 Electrophysiological testing
Pt. 2 Would assessment
20 Electrical stimulation for wound healing: a review of current knowledge

Appendix: Safety in practice

Index

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