Observations on fast axoplasmic transport in peripheral nerve following repetitive electrical stimulation.
In a series of 13 cats the effect of electrical stimulation of peripheral nerve on the mechanism of fast axoplasmic transport was studied. Electrical stimulation was used for varying time periods at parameters reported in the range of those used to produce electroanalgesia in man. Our results indicate that at these parameters, electrical stimulation produced no effect on this important aspect of nerve function, and, therefore, our work lends support to the safety of these devices in pain states.
D000818:Animals; D001370:Axonal Transport; D002415:Cats; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D004580:Electronarcosis; D005727:Ganglia, Spinal / Q000502:physiology; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000502:physiology*; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000502:physiology