Babycare TENS Obi TENS - Manual (Page 7)

Suggested Electrode Placement Chart
The sticky electrode pads need to be placed in the
correct position for maximum pain relief. It is
preferable to obtain assistance from either your
birthing partner or medical adviser when
positioning the pads. Please read the following
instructions carefully:
1. Carefully peel the pads from the plastic backing
using your forefinger and thumb. Do not pull on
the lead wires.
2. Position the top pads (connected to the mauve
coloured leads) approximately 4cm either side
of the spine and 4-5cm above the imaginary
navel line as seen in the diagram.
3. Position the bottom two pads (connected to the
white coloured leads) approximately 4cm either
side of the spine and 4-5cm below the
imaginary navel line as seen in the diagram.
NB. It makes no difference whatsoever whether
the mauve pads are at the top and the white
ones are below or vice versa, as long as they are
in horizontal pairs.
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Bra Line
In line with navel
Panty Line
Reference: Cluett E. (1994) SRN RM ADM PGCEA.
Analgesia in Labour: A review of the TENS method.
Professional Care of Mother and Child. Mar;4 (2): 50-2.