Vibration Sense is typically one of the first sensory modalities to be
impaired as peripheral neuropathy develops.
Diaped VibraTip™ is a
wipe-clean, disposable, key fob-sized device that provides a constant
and reproducible source of vibration.
Diaped VibraTip™ can be
applied to the skin more gently, more discretely, more consistently,
more hygienically and more rapidly than a tuning fork.
Vibration stimulus from the Diaped VibraTip™ extends further than the point of
pressure and is less affected by local skin characteristics such as the
presence of callus.
The spherical head facilitates application from any angle.
To use:
- Hold the Diaped VibraTip™ gently between your thumb and index finger
- Gently touch the patient’s intact skin twice with the rounded tip of the Diaped VibraTip™, each time for about half a second
- Explain that "this is touch one" and "this is touch two" whilst
randomly activating Diaped VibraTip™ on either the first or second touch
- Then ask the patient which time they could feel a vibration
- This will help obtain a sensitive and specific assessment of vibration perception
A full product information sheet is available, please contact us for your copy.
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The Institute of Chiropodists & Podiatrists Annual Convention 2012
14th Malvern Diabetic Foot Conference
