Galvanic Current in Therapy

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What is the main function of a magnetic stimulator?

Demodulating received signals

Producing magnetic pulses by passing high current pulse through a coil of wire

Applying signals to concerned muscles

Stimulating both the nerve and brain (correct)

Why are bladder stimulators used?

To activate the micturition reflex in children

To stimulate the brain

To help with bladder emptying in people with paraplegia (correct)

To prevent urinary tract infections in healthy individuals

What is the purpose of using electrical stimulation of detrusor muscles?

To produce side effects in the body

To help with relaxation and contraction of the bladder (correct)

To increase the heart rate

To send high current to surrounding pelvic muscles

What technique has been developed to activate the micturition reflex without using a catheter?

Remote electronic stimulation of a permanently implanted spinal electrode Signup and view all the answers

What is the voltage range of pulses provided by the Bladder Stimulator (SNS)?

0.5 to 25 V Signup and view all the answers

Why do some patients with paraplegia need catheters?

To empty the bladder completely Signup and view all the answers

What role does reflex action play in protecting against urinary tract infections?

It helps control the bladder muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are targeted by electrical stimulation in the bladder?

'Muscle around the bladder that helps relaxation and contraction' Signup and view all the answers

What happens when someone has paraplegia?

'Dysfunctional lower part of the body' Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of a receiver in this context?

Demodulating received signals Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of a magnetic stimulator?

Why are bladder stimulators used?

What is the purpose of using electrical stimulation of detrusor muscles?

What technique has been developed to activate the micturition reflex without using a catheter?

What is the voltage range of pulses provided by the Bladder Stimulator (SNS)?

Why do some patients with paraplegia need catheters?

What role does reflex action play in protecting against urinary tract infections?

Which muscles are targeted by electrical stimulation in the bladder?

What happens when someone has paraplegia?

What is the key function of a receiver in this context?

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