In message <6E7AB181D47CD2119CE90008C7A41BFC035F6423@SERVER_EXCHANGE>,
"Miller, Tricia" <[log in to unmask]> writes
>I have not educated anyone on the use of TNS during labour and delivery
>since I was a student about 7 years ago. Can anyone update me on the
>following:
>1. when to start using the device AS SOON AS THEY ARE IN LABOUR, IF
IT'S A FALSE ALARM THEY CAN ALWAYS TAKE IT OFF.
>2. what the settings should be NOT SURE OFF HAND - MY UNITS ARE
PRESET. INTENSITY IS COMFORTABLE BACKGROUND TINGLE TO START WITH,
INCREASING AS THE CONTRACTIONS GET STRONGER. ALSO CHANGING FROM
INTERMITTENT TO CONTINUOUS AS THE CONTRACTIONS GET STRONGER.
>3. electrode placements. I believe this changes through the different
>stages of labour. T10-L1 FOR THE UPPER PAIR, S2-S4 FOR THE LOWER PAIR.
REFER TO THE OBS/GYNAE PHYSIO TEXTS FOR FURTHER INFO.
>I have no idea what kind of unit she has.
>She is due in less than a week, so speedy replies would be
appreciated.....
>Thanks
>Tricia
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Teresa Cook, Telephone: (01493) 452811
Physiotherapy Fax: (01493) 452878
JPH NHS Trust, Lowestoft Road, e-mail:[log in to unmask]
Gorleston, Gt. Yarmouth,
Norfolk NR31 6LA
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