Condition |
Amplitude***
(Patient Toleration) |
Mode(Pulsed) |
Electrode Polarity |
Treatment Duration** |
Tx Frequency |
Acute |
150-250 V |
>100 pps |
Anodal |
30 min |
1x/daily |
Subacute |
150-250 V |
>100 pps |
Cathodal* |
30-90 min |
1x/daily |
|
*Can use reversal, and may be indicated if suspect infection and/or unable to
determine exact phase of injury**Has been shown to require a min of 30 min to be germicidal***Maximal germicidal effect was shown to be 2 hours at 250 volts |
Table 2: Treatment Parameters for High Volt Pulsed Current. |