The Effects of Cold, Electrical Stimulation, and Combination Cold and Electrical Stimulation on Sensory Perception
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: StarkeyCryotherapy and sensory level interferential electrical stimulation (IFC) have been shown to be effective at producing analgesia.There is limited research on the anesthetic effectiveness of cryotherapy, IFC, and the combination of the two.This study compared the rates of onset of anesthesia and the duration of sensory effects between the three treatments.Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments were used to determine sensation every 2 min throughout a 20 min session for each treatment to determine the rate of onset of anesthesia.Sensation testing was conducted every 2 min following termination of the treatment to determine the duration of sensory effects.Results indicate a statistically significant difference in time to onset of anesthesia, as well as the time to return to baseline sensation level between the three treatment groups (p˂.05).The combination treatment produced a more rapid onset of anesthesia and a longer duration of effects.Future research should explore onset and duration of analgesia.
Author: Lindsey M. Philley
Institution: Ohio University
Language: English
Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2464162664