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HOTPACK
What type of heat transfer? |
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HOTPACK
What temp should water be? |
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| Length of treatment time for heat treatments |
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HOTPACK
Minimum layers of toweling? |
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PARAFFIN
Type of heat transfer? |
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| What are the 3 methods of PARAFFIN application? |
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DIP & WRAP (6-10 dips)
IMMERSION "
PAINTING " |
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FLUIDOTHERAPY
Type of heat transfer? |
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FLUIDOTHERAPY
Temperature range? |
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ULTRASOUND
Type of heat transfer? |
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WHIRLPOOL
Type of heat transfer? |
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COMMERCIAL COLD PACK
Temperature range? |
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COMMERCIAL COLD PACK
Treatment time? |
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COMMERCIAL COLD PACK
Type of heat transfer? |
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| What should pt expect to feel from treatment? COLD |
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| CBAN\ Cold, burning, aching, numbness |
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*Inflammation control
*Edema control
*Pain control
*Modification of spasticity
*Cryokinetics & Cryostretch |
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*Pain control
*Increase ROM
*Decrease joint stiffness
*Accelerate healing |
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What precaution could be ruled out by asking these questions?
Do you have any unusual responses to cold? Do you develop a rash when cold? Do you have severe pain, numbness, and color changes in your fingers when exposed to cold? Do you get blood in your urine after being cold? |
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Cold intolerance or hypersensitivity
Raynaud's disease
Cryoglobulinemia
or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria |
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| Why would you ask a patient "When did this injury occur? Did you have any bruising or bleeding? |
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| To determine if the injury is ACUTE, which would be a contraindication for heat treatment which should not be applied over an area of recent (48-72 hrs) or potenial hemorrhage. |
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| Why would you ask "Can you feel the difference between hot & cold? Can you feel when I touch you here?" |
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| To check for impaired sensation, which is a contraindication for thermal treatments. |
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