Electrosleep treatment

The text is presented for informational purposes only. We urge you not to self-medicate. When the first symptoms appear, consult a doctor. Recommended reading: “Why not self-medicate?”. Electrosleep treatment is a method of neurotropic, non-pharmacological effects on the central nervous system with a constant pulsed current (mainly rectangular) of low frequency (1-160 Hz) and low current strength (up to 10 mA) with a short pulse duration (0,2-0,5 ms).

Electrosleep: mechanism of action

The main in the mechanism of action of electrosleep is considered to be a reflex and direct, direct effect of current on brain formations. In this case, the current penetrates through the holes of the eye sockets into the brain, spreads along the vessels in the subcortical formations. The neuroreflex mechanism of action of electrosleep is associated with the influence of low-power direct current pulses as a weak, monotonous rhythmic stimulus of receptors in an important reflexogenic zone – the skin of the eye sockets and upper eyelid. Through the reflex arc, irritation is transmitted to the subcortical formations, to the cerebral cortex, causing the effect of protective inhibition in the central nervous system, i.e. sleep with simultaneous brain stimulation. In the mechanism of the therapeutic effect of electrosleep, the ability of brain nerve cells to assimilate a certain rhythm of pulsed current takes place. By choosing an adequate pulse frequency, it is possible to change the bioelectrical activity of the brain in the desired direction. In this regard, the role of individual selection of the frequency of impulses in the appointment of therapeutic methods of electrosleep increases. Electrosleep, acting on the structures of the limbic system, eliminates emotional, vegetative, humoral disorders. Electrosleep has an analgesic, hypotensive, sedative effect. Two phases of action – inhibition and disinhibition – lead to the normalization of the activity of the sympathoadrenal and neuro-endocrine systems, to the regulation of the activity of organs and systems. Electrosleep, approaching in its character to normal, physiological sleep, has a number of distinctive features in comparison with it:

• has antispastic, antihypoxic effect;
• does not cause a predominance of vagal influences;
• unlike drug sleep, it does not give complications and intoxications;
• has a regulating and normalizing effect on almost all functional systems of the body;
• restores the state of homeostasis.

Devices and methods for electrosleep

Treatment should be carried out in a soundproof room. The method is suitable for use by children from 3-5 years of age. The procedure uses a special rubber cuff with two pairs of electrodes in the form of metal cups, in which hydrophilic pads moistened with water, 2% bromine or calcium salt solution (as for electrophoresis) are placed. When using the orbitomastoid technique, both eye electrodes are cathodes, and those that are placed in the area of ​​the mastoid processes are anodes. If the child is afraid to close his eyes, use the fronto-mastoid technique with a similar arrangement of poles.

During the course of treatment, it is advisable to gradually increase the frequency from 5 to 12-20 amps / s. The duration of manipulations is increased from procedure to procedure from 15 to 40 minutes, with a break of 1-2 days. The course of treatment is 10-20 lessons.

Electrosleep: indications and contraindications

Electrosleep is prescribed for functional disorders of the central nervous system (enuresis, neurosis, reactive and asthenic condition, insomnia, hypertension, arterial hypotension, increased emotional and vascular reactivity), bronchial asthma, neurodermatitis, neuralgia, mental illness.

Among the contraindications to the procedure, it is worth noting:

• general contraindications to physiotherapy;
• current immunity;
• decompensated heart defects;
• eczema and dermatitis of the face;
• hysteroid neurosis;
• hysteria;
• acute eye diseases;
• negative attitude towards the procedure.

Electrosleep by circular currents

Electrosleep by circular currents consists in exposing the brain to two sinusoidal currents of the same frequency (2 kHz) and amplitude, but with a phase shift of 90 degrees. This manipulation is better tolerated than the electrosleep procedure due to the fact that the sinusoidal current, in contrast to the rectangular pulsed current (used for the electrosleep procedure), does not cause a sharp change in the concentration of ions, which usually leads to a high level of irritation of the peripheral nerve endings. The procedure is characterized by prolonged action and stable clinical effect.

Apparatus for conducting and methodology

When using devices “Lenar”, “Meta-1” the following technique is applied.

The currents are brought to the brain with the help of two electrodes, which are cross-connected in the circuit of each sinusoidal current. If the electrodes are placed on the entire circular orbitomastoid region, the resulting current vector will change consistently and uniformly at a rate determined by the current frequency.

In contrast to conventional electrosleep, hydrophilic pads under the electrodes (depending on polarity) are wetted with a drug solution. The main parameters (current strength, pulse frequency, exposure) are the same as for electrosleep.

Electrosleep treatment algorithm

The patient is placed in a comfortable position on the couch (it is important that it is semi-soft). A person must have the right attitude, as well as before a normal sleep. It is necessary to choose loose clothing that will not restrict movement.

A separate room for the procedure should be darkened, soundproofed with soothing music or white noise. Before the procedure, the doctor tells the patient in detail about the treatment algorithm, as well as about the possible risks and sensations.

A special mask is put on a person’s face, on which there are four metal sockets. The eyes are tightly closed. The doctor connects wires to supply pulsed current to the mask.

During therapy, the patient is in a state of drowsiness or sleep.

Before treatment with electrosleep, a light snack is allowed. Women are advised to stop using cosmetics at least two days before the procedure.

The doctor selects the frequency of impulses and the duration of treatment only on the basis of the patient’s state of health. Before the procedure, a number of studies are scheduled: blood tests, urine tests, ultrasound, CT, x-rays, etc.

After the procedure, the patient feels an improvement in his condition: the functionality of the endocrine system is restored; the reserve capabilities of the body are enhanced; improves metabolism; blood circulation and blood pressure return to normal; pain syndromes disappear; symptoms of neurological abnormalities are suppressed; increases mental and physical performance.

Conclusion: treatment with electrosleep is a very popular physiotherapy procedure, which is carried out in specialized centers and allows you to stop (or alleviate the symptoms) of a number of diseases. With a qualified procedure, it will not cause any side symptoms, complications and discomfort. It is important not to hide information about your condition: the presence of allergies, fear of sleep, etc. Patients with impaired CNS functionality are given a sedative before therapy in order to relax the body and body as much as possible.

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