Contrast Bath Flashcards
1
Q
Contrast Bath Indications
A
Impaired Venous Circulation Subacute or chronic traumatic and inflammatory conditions Chronic Edema Sinus or congestive headaches Hypersensitivity
2
Q
Contrast Bath Contraindications
A
Acute Inflammatory disorders Previous Fever Malignancy Bleeding Cardiac Insufficiency Hypertension Over a regenerating peripheral nerve Decreased heat or cold sensitivity
3
Q
Contrast Bath application
A
Immerse in warm (80-104) 3-4 min then immerse in cold (55-67) 1 min
Repeat 5-6 times
Once or twice Daily
Large temp differences for pain control
Small temp differences for desensitization
