VitalStim Portable Therapy Handheld

Product Description

VitalStim Portable Therapy Handheld Dysphagia System

Product Description

An adjunctive modality that unites the power of electrical stimulation with the benefits of swallowing exercise. VitalStim Therapy is a non-invasive, external electrical stimulation therapy that re-educates the throat muscles needed for swallowing. The device is a portable, dual-channel electrotherapy system that is used with electrodes specifically designed for application to the muscles of the throat.

The VitalStim electrode has a unique construction to safely transmit the high current load and current density of the VitalStim Therapy protocol. Unique design and material stretches and molds to the irregular surface of the anterior neck. Material tears without scissors for quick application. Constructed to provide reliable conductivity with no internal electrode separation. Excellent adhesion and gentle removal for delicate skin

Features

• Two independant channel stimulation providing the ability to apply 4 electrodes
• Large digital display for better treatment control
• 0,5 mA step for amplitude settings allows for a very precise stimulation level
• Constant current generator for better comfort

• Waveform Biphasic pulsed with interphase interval (VMS)
• Frequency 80 Hz
• Phase duration 300 microseconds
• Duty cycle 57 seconds ON, 1 second RAMP DOWN, 1 second OFF, 1 second RAMP UP
• Treatment duration 60 minutes (per patient tolerance)
• Intensity Increase to a submaximal motor recruitments level, not to exceed 25 milliamperes
• Electrode placements One of several possible combinations on the anterior neck and face based on the muscle groups that are targeted