Chattanooga VitalStim Therapy Electrode Application Kits Features
- Chattanooga VitalStim Dysphagia Therapy has unique design and material that 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
- The package includes 1 NMES device and 12 adult electrodes
What is VitalStim Therapy?
- VitalStim Therapy is a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering with difficulty swallowing or dysphagia.
- The VitalStim Therapy System is a non-invasive therapy to help swallowing through the use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES).
- Electrical stimulation is used to aid muscle strengthening and muscle recruitment to rehabilitate the swallow. Electrode
- The VitalStim Therapy System is designed as an adjunct modality, meaning a clinician will apply VitalStim while simultaneously working with the patient on swallowing exercise.
- VitalStim Therapy System Software Tutorial Guide
- VitalStim Therapy FAQ
What to buy with Vitalstim Therapy?
- ReliaMed 45 Inch Lead Wires
- BioMedical BioStim PigTail Electrodes
Benefits of VitalStim Electrotherapy
- VitalStim Treatment
The VitalStim waveform is delivered in Co-Contraction mode up to four separate channels deliver stimulation concurrently and pause at the same time.
- VMS Treatment You are in control! Customize your treatment protocol by adjusting the parameters of your choice, such as phase duration, frequency, and work and rest time. VMS treatment offers even more flexibility by allowing you to sequence the stimulation in the various channels to more closely match the natural swallowing sequence.
- sEMG Treatment Electrical signals in the muscle are measured and displayed on a screen and are amplified into sounds that patients can hear. This feedback increased patient effort and participation, and provides the data and documentation required to measure patient outcomes and quantify progress.
- sEMG + Triggered Stim The patient initiates the swallowing exercise with the assistance of sEMG biofeedback. When the set threshold is reached, VitalStim Plus will switch to stimulation mode to increase the effort and exercise load.
- Patient Data Treatment data on stimulation and sEMG can be stored, displayed or exported to a PC to track patient progress and generate reports.
- Bluetooth Technology Screen monitoring technology projects your live treatment onto a computer or tablet screen. This allows you to guide therapeutic exercise activities and increase patient engagement.
- Education Videos A complete education tool at your fingertips. VitalStim Plus includes videos that help demonstrate key therapeutic exercises, such as the Masako Exercise, the Mendelsohn Maneuver, the Supraglottic Maneuver, and various electrode placement options.
- Anatomical Library VitalStim Plus includes a dysphagia image library of anatomy, pathology, and therapeutic treatment options to assist in educating your patient.
Who can use VitalStim Therapy System?
- VitalStim is effective for both sexes and all ages. This should not be used directly over an active neoplasm or infection.
- It should be used with caution in patients with seizure disorders and patients with implanted electronics (e.g., pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, deep brain stimulators).
- Some patients may not respond well to VitalStim.
- This may include patients with significant lower motor neuron damage and patients with severely impaired cognition.
- A certified VitalStim clinician can give you more information about candidacy for this treatment.
