9] Modalities Flashcards
Soften adherent necrotic tissue Increase blood flow and metabolic rate Proliferation of granulation tissue and epithelial cells Exudate removal to decrease infection Wound Cleansing
Whirlpool
Detrimental effects of whirlpool therapy
Maceration
Dependent position
Potential for burns
Cytotoxic additives
Contraindications for whirlpool (6)
CHF/LE edema Lung disease Acute phlebitis Lethargy Gangrene Renal failure
Hydrotherapy temperature
92-96 deg F
Hydrotherapy treatment time
10-15 min
Suction, adjustable pump, hand piece, tip
Used for cleansing and debridement
Pulses lavage with suction
Treatment time for pulsed lavage
10-15 min
Indications for pulsed lavage
Clean wound
Remove toxic residuals
Precaution of pulsed lavage
Tissue damage if the pressure is too high
2 considerations for pulsed lavage
Can be done at bedside
It’s expensive
What type of therapy is HPVC
Electrical stimulation
How does HPVC work?
Stimulates fibroblasts to enhance collagen and DNA synthesis
Increases number of receptor sites for growth factors
HPVC
Alters the direction of fibroblast migration,
activates cells in the wound site, improves tissue perfusion, decreases edema
Increases cutaneous oxygen transport
Controls infection
Stimulates wound contraction and scar healing
HPVC
Indications for HPVC (4)
Pressure ulcers stage 3-4
Diabetic, venous and arterial ulcers
Contraindications for HPVC (Estim) (9)
Osteomyelitis Pregnancy Malignancy Pacemaker Over carotid sinus or across heart Laryngeal musculature Along regions of phrenic nerve Over topical substances containing metal ions (remove silver dressings!) Over povidine iodine or mercurochrome
Medicare will only pay or EStim if wound is not progressing after ?
30 days of traditional wound care
In proliferation phase, whats the setting you would use?
(-) polarity for 1-5 days and then change it to (+) until it heals
What are the setting for the maturation phase?
Alternate every 3 days between - to +
Duration in min?
45-60 min
Frequency?
5-7x/week
Intensity/voltage?
100-150 volts
Where do you apply the electrode?
Directly over the wound