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20 diaped.co.uk Vibration Sense is 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 and more rapidly than any tuning fork. The spherical head facilitates application from any angle and is easy to carry and therefore more likely to be available at the point of use. Vibration stimulus from Diaped VibraTip extends further than point pressure and is less affected by local skin characteristics such as the presence of callus. By gently touching the patient's intact skin twice with the rounded tip of the Diaped VibraTip, each time for about half a second, explaining that 'this is touch one' and 'this is touch two' whilst randomly activating Diaped VibraTip on either the first or second touch, a sensitive and specific assessment of vibration perception is obtained. Features & Benefits: • Eliminates the need to carry around a heavy and bulky tuning fork • Increased patient engagement supporting patient education • Provides a constant & reproducible source of vibration • Can be applied to skin more consistently than a tuning fork • Vibration stimulus extends further than point of pressure • Single stimulus in a discrete, pocket - sized device • No visual or audible cue required - highly specific • Quick and easy to use VibraTip ® 6mm diameter spherical head for even contact over a wide range of 50mm 25mm 25mm 50mm 25mm 6mm diameter spherical head for even contact over wide range of application angles Shaped hole for key ring Stainless Steel Button Clinical Research: Horsfield, I. & Levy, A., 2013. VibraTip ® durability in clinical practice: how long does it last?. Diabetes & Vascular Disease, 13(2), pp. 91-95 Code Description NV0995 VibraTip Randomly activate VibraTip on either the first or second touch Touch again, saying "this is touch two" Wipe VibraTip with an alcohol swab and explain that vibration sense will be tested Gently touch the foot, saying "this is touch one" "Which touch vibrated?" Download: To download this paper, please visit: www.diaped.co.uk Diagnostics

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