Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Autor: s1mr • December 15, 2013 • Essay • 369 Words (2 Pages) • 1,270 Views
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
User Built tDCS Research Device
ActivaDose II
Brent Williams, PhD, brent@speakwisdom.com
www.speakwisdom.com
Section
1. Basic Procedures using a User-Built tDCS Research Device
2. Basic Procedures using the ActivaDose II
3. Example tDCS Montages (Electrode Placements)
Disclaimer: The creator of this material is not a physician and is not providing this information as part of a medical practice. The information contained herein represents an accumulation of information freely available to anyone via internet resources.
Anyone using this information uses it completely at their own risk and accepts full responsibility for any and all outcomes.
tDCS is considered “off-label” treatment by the FDA.
Notes: Amrex 3x3 sponge electrodes are used in this document. You will need male banana plugs to connect to Amrex sponge electrodes. Water for the electrodes should be a least slightly saline to improve conductivity. A pinch or two of salt in a bottle of water (about 16 oz) works well.
Section 1: Basic Procedures for a tDCS Session
with a User-Built tDCS Research Device
Have available a User-Built tDCS Research Device, lead wires, electrode sponges, water, and a small cloth to catch water drips.
1. Check Battery Condition: Rotate the current control
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