Abordagem fisioterapêutica na dor pós-operatória: a eletroestimulação nervosa transcutânea (ENT) / Phisicaltherapy approaching in postoperative pain: transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS)
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
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34(2): 127-130, mar.-abr. 2007.
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em Português
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ABSTRACT
This study provides an update on the use of Transcutaneous Eletric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) as a non-pharmacological resource of postoperative pain relief. National and international references regarding the use of TENS for the relief of postoperative pain had been selected, highlighting its mechanism of action, parameters of application, contraindications, side-effect and results. TENS is a non-pharmacological resource that has its mechanism of action based on the gate theory. It consists of a device that emits electric impulses in the skin through electrodes. It is a low cost technique, easily applicable, presents few collateral effects, good effectiveness related to the reduction of the painful perception, allowing early mobilization and reduced pharmacological analgesic consumption. TENS represents another option in the control of postoperative pain and should be inserted in a multiprofessional context.
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Português
Revista:
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
Assunto da revista:
Cirurgia Geral
Ano de publicação:
2007
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Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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