Volume : V, Issue : I, January - 2016

Tactile stimulation in acute TBI comas. A comparative analysis of healthy adults and children.

Portnova G. V. , Gladun K. V.

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The slow C–fiber tactile stimulation induces in healthy adults’ limbic system activation was followed by the emotional response. The pleasant touch compared to the other tactile stimuli can be provided by low–threshold mechanosensitive C fibers that innervate the hairy skin and can be used in rehabilitation of comatose patients. 25 healthy adults, 20 children 5–6–years and 19 severely comatose patients were passively touched by soft, rough, and sharp stimuli on the left wrist. EEG was recorded during the resting state and the stimulation using the portable "Entsefalan" device. The spectral analysis showed delta and theta power decrease compared to background level for coma patients with CT stimulation only most pronounced over the right parietal regions.

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Portnova G.V., Gladun K.V. Tactile Stimulation in Acute Tbi Comas. a Comparative Analysis of Healthy Adults and Children. International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 1 January 2016

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