Medoc PATHWAY - Figure 4: Ramp & Hold Sequence - Return to Next Destination; Figure 5: Pulses Sequence - Without Low Destination; Pulses Method

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Temperature
Time
Destination
Temperature 1
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Destination
Temperature 2
Onset
Figure 4: Ramp & Hold Sequence – Return to Next Destination
2.8.2 Pulses Method
When using this method, the temperature rises or falls at a very fast rate, and then returns to
a predefined starting point of a new pulse.
There are two main options: Without a Low Destination, or With a Low Destination.
2.8.2.1 Without a Low Destination
The schema below shows a pulses sequence without a low destination.
Temperature
Time
High Destination
Temperature 1
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Trial 1
Trial 2
Time
Before
Sequence
High Destination
Temperature 2
Baseline
Temperature
Onset
Inter
Stimuli
Interval
Peak
Start Test
End Test
Figure 5: Pulses Sequence – Without Low Destination
Each sequence consists of a number of similar trials (one trial is also allowed).