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    Dear All,



    I have recently been experimenting with a Digitimer D185 cortical
    stimulator to provide percutaneous stimulation to the quadriceps using
    electrodes placed over the proximal and distal portions of the muscle.
    Ideally I would like to apply a stimulus capability of producing a brief
    tetanic contraction (...yes this does hurt, I have tried it my self a
    number of times whilst I get the stimulus parameters right).



    On close inspection of the technical specials on the D185, I notice that
    by flipping a switch at the back to the stimulator to a "special"
    setting, the stimulator is capability of delivering stimuli at a rate of
    up to 1000pps.



    Could anyone tell me if this is safe? Could this cause peripheral nerve
    damage? What is the highest frequency that would be safe at a stimulus
    intensity capable of producing maximal twitch force (following a single
    stimulus)?



    I would greatly appreciate any input anyone may have on this.



    Kind regards,

    Jack

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