United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Mare - I have to tell you that I just experimented with Maia so I don't have a "real" answer for you - so anything I'm going to tell you is not "scientifically or medically proven" and is not to be misconstrued as medical advice (hahaha - the disclaimer!). Logically I didn't feel it was right to put the electrodes close to where it was infected because I didn't want to cause further irritation to the area... my goal was to get the circulation increased --- so Maia's infection was in her thumb webbing and I put the electrodes as I normally would have for regular TES use.... on the belly of her triceps (two fingertips apart from each other on the belly of the muscle). If you are using an NMES unit, then it's just a matter of turning the setting "down" to a microcurrent level - you'll have to check the book on this. But if you are using a TES unit - I just kept it low (like a 3 or so).

But if I were you I'd do more research about it - maybe ask a wound specialist about the specifics - maybe there are set protocols somewhere.

All I know is that it has worked for her many times and that is why the TES unit comes along anytime we go anywhere for any length of time and stays in the first aid kit.

Best of luck with your surgery,
francine

I would support your child's immune system with a non-synthetic vitamin C and a good quality echinacia. As far as the white cell blood count goes I distribute a product that would help with that. It's a blue algea product that stimulates the body to release it's own stem cells - stem cells being the master cell mutate themselves into what ever cell the body needs.

I'm going to school to be a Dr. of Naturopathy so I'm not just pulling this stuff out of thin air

If you have any further questions just send me an email.