What are some of the possible electrode placements used during conventional TENS?
What will be an ideal response?
Electrodes can be placed directly at the area of pain when performing conventional TENS. In addition, the electrodes can be placed around the painful region; on a nerve root associated with the painful region; within the same dermatome of the painful region; or on the peripheral nerve that innervates the painful region if accessible.
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A) Critical Care Services (99291-99292). B) Emergency department services (99281-99288). C) Initial Hospital Care (99221-99223). D) Hospital Observation Services (99217-99226).
What is the chief reason that respiratory care protocols were developed and are currently being used in hospitals throughout North America?
a. Enhance proper allocation of respiratory care services. b. Decrease patient care costs to hospitals and insurance companies. c. Expand patient care skills among respira-tory care providers. d. Enhance efficiency of respiratory care personnel in providing patient care.