Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation Advantages And Disadvantages

Transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) forms one of the procedures that have been proposed by various medical providers as an effective method for reducing pain in labor (Mello et al., 2011). In most cases, the application and use of transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) tools involves the emission of low voltage electrical impulse and can vary in frequency as well as intensity. During labor, the transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) electrodes are specifically piled on the lower back in order to reduce pain and other complications (Bedwell et al., 2011). When placed at the lower back, it stimulates various parts of the body including the acupuncture points and helps in pain reduction during labor periods. Consequently, it should be noted

(2011), women face several challenges during labor including psychological issues and intense pain. However, the application of transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) provides some of the best procedures for relieving pains such as pain associated with labor. Despite its application to relieve pain, the ways through which the transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) tools work to relieve women pain during labor period is still not well understood and this is a major challenge that needs to be addressed (Bedwell et al., 2011). Notably, some studies and reports indicate that electrical pulses in TENS are used to stimulate nerve pathways in the spinal cord, and this may block the transmission of pain to other body parts. Mainly, the TENS electrodes are attached to the lower back, and it is the responsibility of the women to control them (Bedwell et al., 2011). From the analysis of recent studies, women using TENS are more likely to experience reduced pain during labor compared to women who do not use of TENS. Consequently, it can be argued that transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) units relieve women from pain in labor and it is vital that women use it while in labor (Bedwell et al.,

It is a non-pharmacological pain relief method, and since it is an auxiliary method, it is not intended to replace other methods (Bedwell et al., 2011). Furthermore, evidence provided in the article indicate that it is important that nurses consider some important factors such as duration of labor, type of delivery, as well as pain relief outcome associated with the use of transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) devices (Bedwell et al., 2011). However, the author of the article also argues that a majority of the mothers are usually satisfied with the use of transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) tools to relieve and prevent pain during labor (Bedwell et al., 2011). Consequently, it is imperative that medical providers encourage the use of transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) systems in order to reduce labor pain (Bedwell et al., 2011). The author also recommends that nurses should allow women to control the transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) tools and machines in relieving them of pain during labor. In that sense, it can be argued that the article is informative, research-based, and relevant to the topic of study (Bedwell et al.,