II. Definition
- Transcutaneous medication delivery to deeper tissues potentiated by electrical current
III. Mechanism
- Cathodes are used to drive in negatively charged substances
- Anodes drive in positively charged particles
IV. Protocol
- Medication applied to skin (e.g. Dexamethasone 0.4% for local inflammation)
- Cathode or anode applied per substance used as described above
- Amperage adjusted for skin resistance
V. Indications
- Calcific Tendonitis (e.g. Myositis Ossificans)
- Hyperhidrosis
VI. Contraindications
- Avoid over open wound sites, metallic implanted devices, pins, staples, or wires
- Peripheral Neuropathy or other sites with decreased Sensation