E-Stim involves the delivery of electrical current directly to the wound and surrounding skin at a level that would normally produce comfortable pins needles sensation. E-Stim is delivered into the wound using surface electrodes and a specialized type of current produced by a small, battery-operated, portable device. E-Stim should be applied by a regulated health care provider, including Physical Therapists or Nurses, who have taken advanced training in the safe and effective use of E-Stim. This E-Stim provider will design a protocol that is customized to meet the patients’ and caregivers’ needs and schedules. Once set up, E-Stim remains in place for at least 1 hour, is applied no fewer than 3 times per week, and should be continued until the wound has closed.

E-Stim works to fill the wound with healthy new tissue and to stimulate the growth of new skin over the wound surface. It promotes local blood circulation which improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the wound. It can also help reduce bacterial levels in the wound bed. An additional benefit of E-Stim is its ability to reduce pain in and around the wound through nerve stimulation.

Photo of E-Stim monopolar with GV-350