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C&T Part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the number reason to use ice

And what are the other reasons

A

For pain relief

Also to decrease muscle spasm and control swelling

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2
Q

How deep does cryotherapy penetrate the skin

A

2-4 cm

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3
Q

How deep does thermotherapy penetrate the skin ?

A

1-2 cm

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4
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How long should ice be apply to the skin

A

20 mintues on 40 mintues off

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5
Q

What are some contraindications for using cryotherapy

A

Raynauds’s phenomenon
Cold urticaria
Cryoglobinemia
Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria

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6
Q

What is Raynaud’s phenomenon

A

Vasoconstriction of superficial artieries

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7
Q

What is cold urticaria

A

Allergic to ice

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8
Q

What is cryoglobinemia

A

Red blood cells and platetes clump together in the blood stream when Ice is applied

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9
Q

What is paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria

A

Kindeys break down blood and piss out blood

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10
Q

What are some precautions with cryotherapy

A 
Superifical nerves
Diminished sensation
Poor circulation
Slow-healing wounds
Medical instability
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11
Q

What are the superficial nerves

A

Lateral femoral cut.
Ulnar nerve(elbow)
Common peroneal(knee)
Surical(foot)

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12
Q

What are the physiological responses when using cryotherapy

A 
Decrease blood flow
Decrease metabolism
      -lower O2 demanded
      -decrease blood flow in deep tissue
Decrease nerve conduction velocity
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13
Q

What are some problems with commercial ice packs

A

Chemicals can cause burn to skin

May result in frostbite

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14
Q

What is cryocuff and give an example

A

It is cold water that is pumped into cuff and used to draw heat from body

Ex: GameReady

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15
Q

How long does treatment for Ice massage last and when do you not use it

A

Last for 8-10 mintues and do not use with acute inflammation

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16
Q

What is the temp set to for Ice bath and CWP and how long is treatment time

A

Ice bath: 40-50 F
CWP: 50-60 F

Time-20 mintues

17
Q

What are the advantage and disadvantage of ice bath/CWP

A

Advantage : cool entire limb

Disadvantage: gravity dependent position

18
Q

What is Vapcoolant and what is the treatment time

A

A chemical cool spray and time is 30secs

19
Q

How long should a person rewarm their body after using ice

A

2 hours

20
Q

What are the applications of cryotherapy

A 
Ice/commercial packs
Cryocuff/Polar cuffs
Ice massage
Ice bath
CWP
Vapocoolant spray
21
Q

What is EPA

A

Environmental protection agency

22
Q

What does CDC stand for

A

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

23
Q

Does Vapcoolant spray penetrate below the epidemis and how far away should you spray it

A

No and 12-18 in

K 231 (18 decks)

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