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VitalStim Therapy
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VitalStim Therapy Chattanooga is the world’s largest manufacturer of rehabilitation equipment for treating musculoskeletal, neurological and soft tissue disorders. For over six decades, Chattanooga has set a benchmark for leadership, reliability and excellence. Our products contribute to better treatment outcomes in hospitals, clinics and home settings worldwide. We lead the physiotherapy industry by example and, through continuous innovation, provide real world solutions for clinicians and their patients. As the world’s leading brand in rehabilitation, Chattanooga is sold in over 80...

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VITALSTIM THERAPY - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is dysphagia? Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, is prevalent among the elderly, affecting as many as 20-40% of persons between 50-80 years of age. As many as 50% of stroke patients develop some degree of dysphagia. Symptoms can include coughing during or after swallowing, choking on food or liquid, the sensation of food getting stuck in the throat, pain during swallowing and shortness of breath while eating. Dysphagia occurs when there is a problem with the swallowing process anywhere from the mouth to the stomach. It commonly occurs...

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VitalStim Therapy ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number INTELECT® VITALSTIM® Intelect VitalStim Therapy System Patient Interrupt Switch Ch 1/2 Patient Data Card (1x) VitalStim Electrodes Large (12x Single Use Kits) Therapy Cart VitalStim Education Suite Patient Interrupt Switch Ch 3/4 STIM Module (Channel 3 & 4) VitalStim Electrodes Large (12x Single Use Kits) VitalStim Electrodes Small (12x Single Use Kits) VitalStim Electrodes Large (30 Bulk Pack) VitalStim Electrodes Large (50 Bulk Pack) Vital Stim Electrodes (100 Bulk Pack)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Optional clinical electrotherapy with integrated therapy cart - Generous amount of storage for supplies with pull out bins - Manage cords and lead wires with easily accessible, yet attractively hidden connections Optional Surface Electromyography (sEMG) - reading and recording muscle activation - Visual and auditory biofeedback during swallowing for objective measurement of effortful swallows - Assists with muscle relaxation training - Determines the activation timing of muscles for re-education Surface Electromyography with Triggered stimulation (sEMG + Stim) -...

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VitalStim Therapy ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number VitalStim Electrodes Large (12x Single Use Kits) VitalStim Electrodes Small (12x Single Use Kits) VitalStim Electrodes Large (30 Bulk Pack) VitalStim Electrodes Large (50 Bulk Pack) VITALSTIM® ELECTRODES VitalStim Electrodes Large (100 Bulk Pack) HOW IS IT DIFFERENT? It’s more efficient and more reliable than ever before. Based on feedback from our customers, we have redesigned our electrode to meet the unique demands of dysphagia treatment: A challenging therapy requires a different electrode. The VitalStim electrode has been custom...

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ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number VitalStim Dysphagia Therapy System 5900 VitalStim Portable with Large Electrodes VitalStim Portable with Small Electrodes VitalStim Unit W/Battery Electrode VitalStim Large 12PK VitalStim Lead Wire Set Instruction User Manual VitalStim Education Suite VitalStim Electrodes Large (12x Single Use Kits) VitalStim Electrodes Small (12x Single Use Kits) VitalStim Electrodes Large (30 Bulk Pack) VitalStim Electrodes Large (50 Bulk Pack) VitalStim Electrodes Large (100 Bulk Pack) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Waveform Frequency The VitalStim Therapy System is an...

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