STIMULATOR

Description

Stimulators in hospitals are medical devices used to treat various conditions by delivering electrical impulses to specific parts of the body. Here are a few common types of stimulators used in hospital settings:

1. Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS): This device is implanted to treat chronic pain by sending low levels of electricity directly into the spinal cord. It can help manage pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments2.
2. Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS): Used to treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. It involves implanting electrodes in specific areas of the brain to regulate abnormal impulses.
3. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS): A non-invasive device that uses electrodes placed on the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves, helping to relieve pain.
4. Cardiac Pacemaker: A device implanted in the chest to help manage irregular heartbeats by sending electrical impulses to the heart muscle.
5. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES): Used to stimulate muscle contractions in patients with muscle weakness or paralysis, often as part of physical therapy.