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Electroanalgesia

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Application of electrical stimulation to the spinal cord, deep brain, peripheral nerves, and Chinese acupoints in an effort to relieve pain. It is often used in place of or to augment the effectiveness of analgesics. There are many different types of electroanalgesia with varying levels of effectiveness and invasiveness. (White, Li, and Chiu) [ ]

Term info

Label

Electroanalgesia

Synonyms
  • Electroanalgesia
  • Neuroaugmentation Techniques
Legacy Concept Name

Electroanalgesia

Preferred Name

Electroanalgesia

Semantic Type

Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

UMLS CUI

C1522015

code

C21012

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