Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

Abstract

Pain and its management hold a central place in health care. The pain associated with pregnancy and giving birth is unique in that it is a normal, physiologic phenomenon that is affected by cultural mores, personal experience, and internalized sensations. There are numerous nonpharmacologic tools available to treat discomfort during pregnancy and childbirth. Some methods of nonpharmacologic relief are underutilized, due to the lack of knowledge of the evidence. Childbirth educators, doulas, nurses, and midwives are a prime source of knowledge for birthing families to learn a variety of comfort techniques during pregnancy and labor. The purpose of this article is to discuss the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as a nonpharmacologic comfort technique.

The effect of physical interventions on pain control after orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

“…However, after 48 h of orthodontic treatment, acupuncture is more likely to be the best intervention measure with an absolute advantage. This could be because low-frequency TEAS takes longer to stimulate the production of endorphins [ 71 ], and thus takes longer to alleviate pain induced by orthodontic treatment. Nonetheless, low-frequency TEAS provides better and longer-lasting analgesic effects than does low-frequency TEAS.…”

The Impact of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Acute Pain and Other Postoperative Outcomes: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

“…It can contribute to numerous unwanted physiological and pathological effects, such as cardiovascular activation, resulting in tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, and increased myocardial oxygen demand; it can also impair respiratory, endocrine, and other system impairments. For patients undergoing simple surgical procedures, pain is one of the most frequent reasons for overnight hospital stays [1,2]. Postoperative pain is also a major cause of prolonged hospitalization, leading to a potential increase in morbidity after surgery [1].…”

“…For patients undergoing simple surgical procedures, pain is one of the most frequent reasons for overnight hospital stays [1,2]. Postoperative pain is also a major cause of prolonged hospitalization, leading to a potential increase in morbidity after surgery [1]. Improved pain management may enhance postoperative recovery and reduce morbidity [3].…”